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Tablets may be considered for cold sores that are large, painful or keep coming back. A cream may be suitable for a milder outbreak. The prescriber will assess which option is right for you.

Start as soon as you notice tingling, itching or burning. If blisters have already appeared, start the tablets as soon as they are prescribed and follow the directions on your prescription.

A usual course of aciclovir 200 mg is one tablet five times a day for five days. Follow the instructions on your prescription, which may differ depending on your circumstances.

Yes. If you get recurring cold sores, a prescriber can issue a course to keep at home and start at the first sign of another outbreak. Tell us during your consultation if you want treatment ready.

A short course treats an outbreak but does not permanently remove the virus. Cold sores can return, which is why having a prescribed course ready can help you start treatment promptly next time.

Yes. A cold sore can spread from the first tingling until it has completely healed, even if you are taking treatment. Avoid kissing and oral sex during that time, and do not kiss a baby while you have a cold sore.

A cold sore should usually start to heal within 10 days. If it has not started to heal by then, seek medical advice.

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Seek prompt medical advice if the sore is near your eye, you have eye pain or redness, you have a weakened immune system, or the outbreak is unusually severe.