Treatment of cold sores during pregnancy the most common treatment for cold sores is docosanol abreva an over the counter topical cream.
Baby cold sore medicine.
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.
Some of the treatment options for treating cold sores are mentioned below.
In june 2008 manufacturers removed infant cough and cold medications from the market.
Apply pure aloe vera gel to the affected area to soothe the skin.
The main treatment for cold sores is usually antiviral creams that your doctor will prescribe if the little one seems to be in pain ibuprofen or paracetamol can be given to ease the pain and discomfort applying ice or even a.
Home remedies for cold sores in babies.
A pediatrician may prescribe antiviral medication to treat your baby s cold sores.
Apply cold compression to the affected area to reduce redness and remove scabs.
Give your child cool drinks and treats to reduce the discomfort around the lips and mouth.
But the food and drug administration hasn t evaluated it.