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Bactroban is not effective for viral cold sores.
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∙ 12y ago
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∙ 12y agoBactroban is an antibacterial agent, and cold sores are viral, so it is not effective for treating cold sores.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoBactroban is an antibacterial agent, and cold sores are viral, so it is not effective for treating cold sores.
Wiki User
∙ 12y agoBactroban is an antibacterial agent, and cold sores are viral, so it is not effective for treating cold sores.
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