Description
Virasolve cold sore cream is a topical treatment for the relief of the symptoms of cold sores. It contains three active ingredients including; idoxuridine 0.5% w/w, lignocaine hydrochloride 3% w/w and benzalkonium chloride 0.55 w/w.
Idoxuridine is an antiviral agent which is active against Herpes Simplex Type 1 and, if used early enough, at the first sign of an oncoming lesion can prevent further development of the cold sore.
Lignocaine hydrochloride is a local anaesthetic which provides relief of the pain and itching associated with cold sores.
Benzalkonium chloride is an antibacterial agent which helps control bacterial infections in broken cold sores.
Lignocaine hydrochloride is a local anaesthetic which provides relief of the pain and itching associated with cold sores.
Benzalkonium chloride is an antibacterial agent which helps control bacterial infections in broken cold sores.
