Apply an over-the-counter antiviral cream as soon as tingling starts
Use a cold compress to reduce pain and swelling
Keep the sore clean and dry
Wash hands...
Apply docosanol 10% cream at the first sign of tingling
Use an antiviral prescription cream if available
Ask a doctor about oral antivirals such as valacyclovir,...
Start antiviral treatment as soon as tingling or burning begins: valacyclovir, acyclovir, or famciclovir if prescribed
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Start antiviral treatment as soon as tingling or burning begins
Use docosanol cream as directed on the package
Ask a clinician about prescription antivirals such as...
Start antiviral treatment as soon as tingling or burning begins
Use docosanol 10% cream at the first sign of symptoms
Ask a doctor about prescription antivirals...
Use antiviral medicine as prescribed by a doctor
Start treatment as soon as symptoms begin
Take over-the-counter pain relievers if needed
Use numbing oral gels or rinses...
Use an over-the-counter antiviral cream as soon as tingling starts
Apply a cold compress to reduce pain and swelling
Keep the area clean and dry
Avoid picking,...
Apply an over-the-counter antiviral cream or ointment at the first sign of tingling or burning
Use docosanol cream as directed on the package
Keep the area...
Apply an over-the-counter antiviral cream with docosanol as soon as symptoms start
Use a prescription antiviral medication if available
Apply a cold compress for 5 to...
Use an over-the-counter antiviral cream as soon as tingling starts
Apply docosanol cream if available
Take prescription antiviral medicine if a doctor recommends it
Keep the sore...
Use an over-the-counter antiviral cold sore cream as directed
Apply docosanol cream at the first sign of tingling or burning
Keep the area clean and dry
Use...
Start antiviral treatment as soon as tingling or burning begins
Use prescription antivirals such as valacyclovir, acyclovir, or famciclovir if available
Apply docosanol cream at the...
Start antiviral treatment as soon as you feel tingling or burning
Use an over-the-counter docosanol cream if available
Ask a doctor about prescription antivirals such as...
Avoid close contact with people who have active cold sores
Do not share lip balm, utensils, towels, razors, or drinks
Wash hands frequently, especially after touching...
Start antiviral treatment as soon as tingling or burning begins
Use prescription antivirals such as valacyclovir, acyclovir, or famciclovir
Ask a doctor about oral antiviral medicine...
Apply an over-the-counter antiviral cream such as docosanol at the first sign of tingling or itching
Use prescription antiviral medicine if prescribed by a clinician
Keep...
Use over-the-counter antiviral creams or ointments as soon as tingling starts
Apply cold compresses to reduce pain and swelling
Keep the sore clean and dry
Wash hands...
Start antiviral treatment as soon as tingling or burning begins
Use prescription antiviral pills such as valacyclovir, acyclovir, or famciclovir if available
Apply an over-the-counter docosanol...
Start antiviral treatment as soon as tingling or burning begins
Use prescription oral antivirals such as valacyclovir, acyclovir, or famciclovir if available
Apply docosanol cream at...
