{"title":"Cold sores (herpes labialis)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCold sores are fluid-filled blisters around the lips and mouth caused by the herpes simplex virus, often starting with a tingle or itch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTreatments our pharmacist can prescribe\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor your information only: in Ontario, our pharmacist can assess this condition and, when appropriate, prescribe from the medications listed below. This information is provided for educational purposes - it is not an offer to sell. These are prescription treatments that require a pharmacist assessment, and the right option is chosen for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAntivirals:\u003c\/strong\u003e Acyclovir, Docosanol, Famciclovir, Valacyclovir\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnti-inflammatory agents:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hydrocortisone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/infection-wound-care\"\u003eBrowse self-care products for cold sores →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[],"url":"https:\/\/orleansrx.ca\/collections\/cold-sores.oembed","provider":"Orleans Compounding Community Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}