Baby Cold Sore Medicine

But the food and drug administration hasn t evaluated it.

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. Apply pure aloe vera gel to the affected area to soothe the skin. In june 2008 manufacturers removed infant cough and cold medications from the market. 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.

Give your child cool drinks and treats to reduce the discomfort around the lips and mouth. This kind of medicine is usually given through an injection to help it work better with baby s developing immune. Home remedies for cold sores in babies. However it is possible to manage cold sores by.

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. Apply cold compression to the affected area to reduce redness and remove scabs.