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Can I Give Half Valtrex When Child Suffering From Cold Sores?
Hi. Yes just a quick question. I have a 10 year old son he is about 95 lbs. I take valtrex for cold sores. My sun also has breakouts of cold sores. I take 1 gram when i have a cold sore. Would it be safe for me to give my so I a half one when he has a break out?
Mon, 1 Jun 2015
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Cold sores generally clear up without treatment. Treatment is needed if:
-You have a weakened immune system
-The cold sores don't heal within two weeks
-Symptoms are severe
-You have frequent recurrences of cold sores
-You experience irritation in your eyes
Valtrex is not an appropriate choice for cold sores at 10 years of age. It would be better if you give him Acyclovir 200 mg 5 times a day for 7-10 days.
These drugs help in shortening the course of illness but do not completely cure the infection.
For further questions, do contact us.
Dr. Archana Verma
Welcome to HCM
Cold sores generally clear up without treatment. Treatment is needed if:
-You have a weakened immune system
-The cold sores don't heal within two weeks
-Symptoms are severe
-You have frequent recurrences of cold sores
-You experience irritation in your eyes
Valtrex is not an appropriate choice for cold sores at 10 years of age. It would be better if you give him Acyclovir 200 mg 5 times a day for 7-10 days.
These drugs help in shortening the course of illness but do not completely cure the infection.
For further questions, do contact us.
Dr. Archana Verma
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