What is Blistex Relief Cream?
Blistex Relief Cream is a treatment for cold sores which can also help to relieve dry and chapped lips. If you’re suffering from an irritating cold sore, apply Blistex Relief Cream right away to help to relieve pain and irritation. Ideal for those looking for a cold sore solution which can also protect and moisturise their lips.
What are cold sores?
Cold sores are small, fluid-filled blisters which can appear anywhere on your face but are commonly found around your mouth and lips. Cold sores are caused by a very contagious virus which lives in your skin. Once you have caught the virus that causes cold sores, it will stay in your skin for the rest of your life, making cold sores appear periodically.
How will this product soothe my cold sores?
Blistex Relief Cream contains the active ingredients of ammonia and liquefied phenol. Phenol has antiseptic qualities, helping disinfect the area around your cold sore and helping to keep healthy skin safe. Ammonia helps to reduce redness in cold sores and dry chapped lips.
How to use Blistex Relief Cream.
If you would like to use Blistex Relief Cream to soothe a cold sore, begin use as soon as cold sore symptoms appear. Apply cream to the area every hour for quick relief from discomfort.
If you have cracked and chapped lips, apply Blistex Relief Cream to your lips whenever you feel like they need rehydration.
When should Blistex Relief Cream not be used?
Do not use Blistex Relief Cream if you are allergic to any of the listed ingredients. This product is for external use only, avoid contact with eyes.
Like all medications, Blistex Relief Cream can have side effects, although not everyone will get them. These side effects include:
- Irritation or swelling of your lips.
- An allergic reaction such as skin rash, redness, or itching.
If you experience these or any other side effects while using Blistex Relief Cream, stop using this product and speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist right away. You can also report any side effect that you discover using the MHRA's Yellow Card scheme. For more information, see the Yellow Card website.
Important Information.
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist 4 U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or our pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or our pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before using this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
