There are things you can do to help fight cold sores. Here are 5 treatment tips:
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![]() Keep treatment on hand. If you’re travelling, or going to be out all day, keep your cold sore treatment with you so it’s there when you need it.
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![]() Do your homework. Pay attention to what triggers your outbreaks. Try to avoid them as much as you can.
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![]() Treat at the first tingle. The best way to help a cold sore from getting worse (ulcerating) is to treat it the moment you feel it coming on.
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![]() Use your treatment as prescribed. Always use your treatment just as your doctor tells you. This includes at what time(s), how much, and how often.
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![]() Stop the spread! Try not to touch your cold sore, and if you do, wash your hands with soap and water. Your cold sore is contagious during its whole cycle. So, avoid close contact with others and sharing food and utensils.
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XERESE® (acyclovir and hydrocortisone) cream 5%/1% is a prescription medicine used in patients ages 6 and older to lessen the healing time of cold sores (herpes labialis) and lessen the chance of a cold sore becoming worse (ulcerating). It should be used early, at the first sign of a cold sore.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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