Baby Cold Sore Medicine

Some of the treatment options for treating cold sores are mentioned below.

Baby cold sore medicine.

Treatment of cold sores during pregnancy the most common treatment for cold sores is docosanol abreva an over the counter topical cream. But the food and drug administration hasn t evaluated it. Apply cold compression to the affected area to reduce redness and remove scabs. Otc cough and cold medicines don t treat the underlying cause of a child s cold and won t make it go away sooner and can be dangerous to your baby.

Home remedies for cold sores in babies. A pediatrician may prescribe antiviral medication to treat your baby s cold sores. Placing cold compresses on the blisters taking pain relievers to minimize the discomfort taking prescription antiviral medications in an ointment or pill form to speed up the healing process. This kind of medicine is usually given through an injection to help it work better with baby s developing immune.

However it is possible to manage cold sores by. Apply pure aloe vera gel to the affected area to soothe the skin.