cold sore on lips
2007-02-04 13:26:34 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Skin Conditions
HUH? Are you drunk?
2007-02-04 13:29:21 · answer #1 · answered by PegBundyWannabe 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not sure what you mean by 'drink antibiotic pills'. Do you mean take any antibiotics for the cold sore? If so, I would have to say no, for the simple fact that antibiotics won't help a cold sore, unless there are signs of an infection. If so, you should see your doctor. If there are no s/s of an infection, then by treating it with an OTC (over the counter) cold sore cream may help.
2007-02-04 21:32:46 · answer #2 · answered by kdblueey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Cold sores or Herpes Simplex is a virus and antibiotics do nothing for virus invasions. If antibiotics are prescribed in viral infections it has been to combat a secondary condition caused by the virus.
Use one of the proprietary cremes designed to lessen the discomfort of Herpes.
2007-02-04 21:33:42 · answer #3 · answered by Shelty K 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They will NOT help it. Buy some topical cream like Blistex or something specifically for a cold sore.
2007-02-04 21:30:16 · answer #4 · answered by Deb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no. first of all, you cannot drink pills. secondly, cold sores are from the herpes virus. antibiotics cannot kill a virus. there is no cure for herpes. but your doctor can give you some cream and some cheap pills, Acyclovir.
2007-02-04 21:29:52 · answer #5 · answered by fastfakts 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
anitbiotics wont help it just use chapstick or blistex
2007-02-04 21:29:15 · answer #6 · answered by kleighs mommy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should see you physician, but please don't tell him/her that you DRINK pills...........................Good Luck
2007-02-04 21:41:28 · answer #7 · answered by Ann J 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋