Valacyclovir (Valtrex) or Acyclovir for HSV-1

Cold Sore Treatment

Utilizing antiviral medications for cold sores can help prevent the onset of a full outbreak and minimize the risk of passing it to others. Cold sores are blisters that appear on or around the lips and inside the mouth, and they’re caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus.

A single cold sore signifies an outbreak, though it’s common for multiple sores to appear. The level of discomfort caused by cold sores can vary widely, depending on the frequency of previous outbreaks and the speed at which antiviral treatments (such as Valacyclovir or Acyclovir) are applied. Keeping these medications within reach means you’re prepared to manage symptoms as soon as they arise. For adjustments to your prescription, you can discreetly communicate with a doctor at any time, which can be a step toward living without the worry of outbreaks.
Cold Sore Symptoms
- Blisters that burst and start to scab
- Discomfort in the abdomen
- Blisters that form on the mouth, lips, nose, or throat, which are painful
- Initial fever and body aches, echoing flu-like symptoms
- Soreness in the mouth and throat area
- Swollen neck
- Symptoms of cold sores, lasting roughly 12 days

How to Treat

Medication Details

- Given that the frequency and intensity of outbreaks can differ greatly, securing a tailored treatment plan, whether it be Episodic or Suppressive, is crucial.
- Options for medication include Valacyclovir (available in 500mg or 1000mg dosages) or Acyclovir (available in 400mg or 800mg dosages), alongside inactive ingredients such as carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, FD&C Blue No. 2 Lake, hypromellose, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, polysorbate 80, povidone, and titanium dioxide.
- 8 milliliters
- Duration of outbreak
- Apply to the affected area up to 6 times daily. Apply at the earliest signs of an outbreak.
- Acyclovir (10%), white petrolatum.

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