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Edited Anesthetic Ointments Side Effects and Warnings: Side Effects and Warnings 14 years ago

Side effects are possible but rare.

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Edited Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex Type 1) and Anesthetic Ointments: How to Use Anesthetic Ointments 14 years ago

Dry the area well before applying the anesthetic ointment, and apply no more than four times per day.

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Edited Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex Type 1) and Anesthetic Ointments: Overview 14 years ago

Anesthetic ointments can help relieve the pain that may be associated with a cold sore outbreak. Benzocaine (Americaine Topical Anesthetic, Lagol) is an example.

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Edited Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex Type 1) and Anesthetic Ointments: Effect of Anesthetic Ointments on Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex Type 1) 14 years ago

Anesthetic ointments work by numbing the area of the cold sore.

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