What is Lypsyl Cold Sore Gel?
Lypsyl Cold Sore Gel is a treatment for cold sores which works to relieve symptoms of pain, itching and irritation. It helps to ease your symptoms while protecting the skin around your cold sore, stopping the infection from spreading until your cold sore has healed.
How to use Lypsyl Cold Sore Gel
Apply a small amount of Lypsyl Cold Sore Gel to the affected area. Do this 3 or 4 times every day until the cold sore has completely cleared.
How will this product relieve my cold sores?
Lypsyl Cold Sore Gel contains three active ingredients which all work to treat cold sores. These ingredients are:
- Lidocaine
- Cetrimide
- Zinc Sulphate
Lidocaine works as a local anaesthetic, reducing the pain, itching and irritation caused by your cold sore, while cetrimide works as a disinfectant and zinc sulphate works as an astringent, protecting the skin around your cold sore.
What causes cold sores?
Cold sores are caused by a highly contagious virus that lives in your skin. Once you have this virus, it can stay in your body for life, causing cold sores around your mouth and anywhere else on your face. Cold sores look like small fluid-filled blisters and you may feel a burning or tingling sensation when one is about to form on your skin
When should Lypsyl Cold Sore Gel not be used?
Lypsyl Cold Sore Gel is not suitable for use by children under the age of 12. Do not use this product if you are allergic to any of the listed ingredients. For external use only, avoid getting gel into contact with the eyes. If you experience any pain or irritation while using this product, stop use immediately. If irritation continues, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist right away.
Important Information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U 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.
