How Our Online Cold Sore Consultation Works
Complete Your Online Assessment
Getting cold sore treatment through EverydayMeds begins with our comprehensive online consultation. Our secure medical questionnaire covers your symptoms, medical history, and current medications. This detailed assessment allows our qualified prescribers to determine the most appropriate treatment for your cold sore outbreak. The consultation typically takes 5-10 minutes to complete and can be accessed 24/7 from any device.
Prescription Cold Sore Treatments Available
Following a successful consultation, our prescribers may recommend Aciclovir tablets as the primary treatment option. Aciclovir 400mg tablets are taken orally and work by preventing the herpes simplex virus from reproducing, potentially reducing the severity and duration of cold sore outbreaks when started early. We also offer Aciclovir 5% cream for topical application and alternative antiviral treatments including Valaciclovir tablets when clinically appropriate.
Understanding Cold Sore Development
Cold sores are caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1), which affects up to 70% of the UK population. The virus typically remains dormant but can reactivate due to triggers such as stress, illness, sun exposure, or hormonal changes. Cold sores develop through distinct stages: initial tingling and burning sensations, followed by blister formation, weeping, crusting, and finally healing. Starting antiviral treatment during the early tingling stage may help reduce outbreak severity.
Fast and Discreet Delivery Options
Once your prescription is approved, medications are dispatched from our UK pharmacy with various delivery options available. Standard delivery typically takes 2-3 working days, with next-day delivery available for urgent cases. All medications arrive in plain, unmarked packaging to ensure complete discretion. Our pharmacy team ensures all orders are carefully packaged and tracked for your security and peace of mind.
Ongoing Support and Repeat Prescriptions
EverydayMeds provides continued support for managing recurrent cold sore outbreaks. Our online system allows for convenient repeat prescriptions when clinically appropriate, helping you maintain an emergency supply of antiviral medication. Having treatment readily available means you can start medication at the first signs of an outbreak, when treatment is most effective. Our customer support team is available to answer questions about your treatment and delivery options.
