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Cold sores: These are fluid filled blisters that appear on or around the lips. They are caused by a type of herpes virus.

The medicines listed below are used to treat cold sores. The list is arranged in alphabetical order and may include the:
  • Generic medicine name (which reflects the active ingredient, and is also referred to as the non-proprietary name)
  • Brand name (i.e. the name of the medicine assigned by its manufacturer, also referred to as the proprietary name)
Zovirax
 
 
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