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Nystatin is an antibacterial agent, and cold sores are viral, so it is not effective for treating cold sores.
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Can Chloramphenicol eye ointment be used on mouth cold sores?
my daughter was prescribed this by a doctor for cold sores / impetigo
Can you use mupirocin for cold sores below lip?
Mupirocin ointment can be used on your penis. This ointment is used as a topical antibiotic for varying skin infections.
Can whitfield ointment be used to treat cold sores?
I got a col sore and Im using whitfield ointment ,will let you know
Can erythromycin ointment be used for a stye?
A stye is a blocked hair follicle and not an infection. Erythromycin in an antibiotic ointment used for an infection, so it would not be helpful in this case. A warm compress will help. Wet a washcloth with warm water and place it over the closed eye for a little bit and it should help.
Can blue star ointment be used for cold sores?
will blue star ointment help dry out blisters
Can biaxsig be used for treatment of cold sores?
Biaxin is an antibacterial agent, and cold sores are viral, so it is not effective for treating cold sores.
Can you use Fougera vitamin A and D ointment on cat's skin sores?
Fougera vitamin A and D ointment can be used on a cat's skin to treat sores. There is no known danger or health risk associated with external use.
Is nystatin used for genital herpes?
No. Herpes is a virus, the same one that causes shingles, cold sores and chicken pox. Nystatis is an antifungal, which will have no effect on viral infections whatsoever. Herpes is treated with an antiviral, such as aciclovir, should you require it.
How does antisepitcs work?
An antiseptic is typically a liquid or ointment that is applied to cuts or sores on a body. Antiseptics are used to kill bacteria, and heals sores and have been used for the last 250 years.
Can Flucloxacillin be used when you have VERY bad cold-sores all around your mouth?
Probably not the best thing to use on cold sores around the mouth. It's more used to treat bacterial infections, and cold sores are caused by a virus. It may help heal the sores but you may not want to use it on your mouth as it could be toxic. Just get some over the counter cold sore cream to help heal te sores.
Can l lysine be used for anything other than cold sores and shingles?
It can be used to treat bell's paulsy and it can help improve circulation. But it's mainly used to treat cold sores. Lysine is a more natural antiviral. Shingles are slightly different, they are caused by chicken pox not cold sores.
What is nystatin ointment used for?
Nystatin is an antifungal medication. Oral nystatin is used to treat yeast infections of the mouth. Nystatin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
