2006-10-26 17:29:44 · 9 answers · asked by Lou 2 in Health ➔ General Health Care ➔ Injuries
Just use regular colgate (toothpaste).
2006-10-26 17:38:46 · answer #1 · answered by EDUARDO H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Carmex works on cold sores also. Usually, when you get a cold sore, it could be that you are deficient in vitamins as well. I just got over the flu and had a cold sore at the same time. I was deficient in Vitamins C and E and Zinc. Taking supplements of these vitamins sure does help a lot.
2006-10-26 17:34:55 · answer #2 · answered by ironchain15 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abreva. It is about 20 dollars for a tiny little tube but it works like a charm. I have had the same tube for about a year now- you only use a very small amount at a time so it lasts forever... you are actually getting more than it looks like. I keep it in my change purse so that as soon as I feel one coming on, I can dab it on- since I started doing this, it has never flared up- just the initial itching and then it goes away once I put the cream on.
2006-10-26 18:19:56 · answer #3 · answered by lili 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, unfortunately colds are caused by viruses and are much harder to cure. To help with symptoms, you can try over-the-counter cold medicines. I like Advil Cold and Sinus because it has ibuprofen (the medicine that's in regular Advil and Motrin) in it for headaches and sinus pain. If you've got plans, you might want to look for something that doesn't have the medicine diphenhydramine in it. That particular medicine is pretty notable for making people sleepy. The medicine pseudoephedrine works too, and it doesn't seem as sedating for me. I also like the zinc lozenges called Cold Eeze. They're not a cure, but they do seem to help if you take them as early as possible in the course of the cold. You should also make sure you get plenty of rest and fluids. Feel better soon!
2016-05-22 00:00:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abreva is the only over the counter medication that has been proven to speed the healing process of a cold sore or get a Rx from your doctor.
2006-10-26 18:06:17 · answer #5 · answered by lynn 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well some cold sores arent cold sores at all it a mild form of herpes but if infact it is a cold sore and most are due to stomache problems as like acid reflux or gerds disease try drinking apple cider vineager you can get it at health food places good luck.
2006-10-26 17:39:46 · answer #6 · answered by lost_sole_28 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
salt water and cold sore medicine. (cream) from any drugstore.
2006-10-26 17:31:09 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
saltwater works good , drink alot of water also
2006-10-26 19:22:38 · answer #8 · answered by code-e 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Abreava (spelling?), it's expensive but it works.
2006-10-26 17:31:36 · answer #9 · answered by someoneoutthere 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋