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What antibiotics work on cold sores?
None. Antibiotics are poisons for killing bacteria, they do not work on a virus, which is the causative organism in cold sores (Herpes Simplex Virus). There are anti-viral medications that can be prescribed to help lessen the cold sore symptoms and duration, however, which are: valcyclovir, acyclovir, and famcyclovir
Is ice or heat better for cold sores?
Ice use is better for cold sores.
Can you use bactroban for cold sores?
Bactroban is not effective for viral cold sores.
Can people use sunbeds if they have a cold sore?
UV exposure is a common trigger for cold sores. I would not recommend their use for people with cold sores.
Can you use betamethasone on cold sores?
You can not use betamethasone on cold sores.
Can you use magnesium sulphate paste bp on cold sores?
Probably not the best thing to use on cold sores, specially if they are around the mouth. That may aggravate your sores. The safest thing to use is over the counter cold sore creams like abreva.
Can you use cephalexin for cold sores?
This is an antibiotic taken orally for ear infections, bone and skin infections. Cold sores are caused by a virus this medication may not do any thing for cold sores. The best medicine for cold sores is antiviral medication or Lysine.
Can Flucloxacillin be used when you have VERY bad cold-sores all around your mouth?
Probably not the best thing to use on cold sores around the mouth. It's more used to treat bacterial infections, and cold sores are caused by a virus. It may help heal the sores but you may not want to use it on your mouth as it could be toxic. Just get some over the counter cold sore cream to help heal te sores.
Can you use mupirocin for cold sores below lip?
Mupirocin ointment can be used on your penis. This ointment is used as a topical antibiotic for varying skin infections.
Can you use sodium perborate compound for cold sores?
This is antiseptic treatment, it can be use to help heal the sores. Because cold sores are caused by a virus, an antiviral medication or cream / medication should be used with the medication to help speed up the healing process.
Can you use hydorcrotozone cream to treat cold sores?
yes you cam
Can you use altabax for cold sores?
Altabax is an antibacterial, not an antiviral medication; so it will not help a cold sore.
