Not only can cold sores cause pain and discomfort for several days, they’re so noticeable, they can be embarrassing too. Although living with cold sores can be a hassle, treating them doesn’t have to be. Remember, they are caused by a virus and are considered a medical condition—your healthcare provider can help. 

Valtrex 

  is a prescription antiviral medicine that targets the herpes virus. It is a one-day oral treatment proven to speed the healing and shorten the pain and discomfort of cold sores. VALTREX Caplets attack the cold sore from within. When the herpes virus tries to reproduce and spread to other cells in the body, VALTREX stops or slows the reproduction of the active virus.

If your healthcare provider prescribes ,Valtrex 

you’ll want to have it on hand. That way, you can fight the herpes virus at the first sign of a cold sore. So don’t wait until your next cold sore to talk to your healthcare provider – have a discussion today. Then, when your next cold sore hits, you’ll be prepared to attack it.

Dosing for VALTREX for Cold Sores
The recommended dose for VALTREX is 2 grams taken at the first sign of a cold sore, and then again about 12 hours later. It’s important to start treatment with VALTREX at the first sign of a cold sore (such as tingling, itching, or burning). There are no studies that show if VALTREX works when used after the appearance of a cold sore. But be sure to follow your healthcare provider’s specific instructions. When treating cold sores with VALTREX, you should not take it for more than one day.