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Cold sore cream?
ducky490 Offline
#1 Posted : Sunday, 12 February 2012 8:36:28 AM(UTC)

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Argh I've got a cold sore it is huge haven't had one in years!!! But what can I use, I have zovirax but it is not reccomended in pregnancy
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PreeceJ&M Offline
#2 Posted : Sunday, 12 February 2012 9:13:45 AM(UTC)

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I dont think there are any. Im pretty sure the ones I have (the little circle covers) cant be either. Maybe ask a pharmacist otherwise layer on the pawpaw?

Luc79 Offline
#3 Posted : Sunday, 12 February 2012 12:03:29 PM(UTC)

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Pretty sure Preece is right, can't use any of the cream's. Try Blistex/Carmex since are cold sore lip balms - should help a bit.
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Lizzy82 Offline
#4 Posted : Sunday, 12 February 2012 12:18:37 PM(UTC)


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You should be able to get something homeopathic. I will oftern order stuff from Owen Homeopathic. Google them they have heaps of stuff on their webiste.

I used an uncer complex because i got three ulcers all the same time when i fell preg!! I am pretty sure they sell a cold sore balm.


Tessbrook Offline
#5 Posted : Sunday, 12 February 2012 6:36:04 PM(UTC)


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Ive had a cold sore twice while pregnant/breastfeeding and when I asked at chemist I was told not to use any of the normal creams/patches. I ended up applying a small amount of white vinegar using a cotton bud after reading up online, it seems to kill it pretty fast. Hold it on for about a minute, about twice a day. Don't do it anymore or you'll burn your lips. Then I put Vaseline on as it dries them out so much. Seems to work reasonably well for me anyway, and no side effects for bub. Lots of other home remedies online, but I haven't tried anything else
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bellastar Offline
#6 Posted : Sunday, 12 February 2012 7:35:03 PM(UTC)

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Maybe try warm salty water with a cotton bud and it will help dry it out and plenty of Vaseline as cold sores thrive on dry lips. They are horrible things!
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shartiar Offline
#7 Posted : Monday, 13 February 2012 11:08:59 AM(UTC)


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I had one early on in this pregnancy and my chemist told me it was ok to use these little patch things. Compeed was the brand I think or something like that. It took a few days for it to go away but they did work. I hope you find something that helps you soon. Cold sores are the worst Sad
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*insanemonkey* Offline
#8 Posted : Monday, 13 February 2012 1:27:57 PM(UTC)


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i use teething gel, no idea if its okay or not to use, probably not but i figure its a one off, coz i dont have to use it more then once generally, and if im willing to put the stuff in my babies mouth, then i should be happy to use it myself.

anyway, hope you find something to use. as PP said, ask the chemist
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