What can I take for cold sores while breastfeeding?
What can I take for cold sores while breastfeeding?
Breastfeeding and cold sores Cold sores occur commonly around the time of delivery, so it is important to treat cold sores aggressively to prevent transmission to a newborn baby. Aciclovir cream, aciclovir or valaciclovir tablets are all considered safe while breastfeeding.
Can I breastfeed if I have a cold sore?
If you have cold sores, it is safe to breastfeed your baby as long as the cold sores are not on the breast or nipple. If they are, it may be wise to breastfeed from the unaffected nipple only until the lesions have cleared up.
Is Abreva safe to use while pregnant?
You can reduce the duration of an outbreak with an over-the-counter cold sore remedy such as docosanol (Abreva) and prescription anti-viral medications, such as acyclovir (Zovirax), both of which are considered pregnancy-safe.
Do you rub in Abreva or let it sit?
Apply Abreva® Cream five times throughout the day with a cotton swab or your finger. Use an ample amount to completely cover the sore itself and the surrounding area. Rub it in gently and completely. If you miss a dose, just apply it as soon as you remember and continue on schedule.
Can I kiss my baby if I have a cold sore?
You should not kiss a baby if you have a cold sore to reduce the risk of spreading infection. Cold sores and other blisters caused by the herpes virus are at their most contagious when they burst. They remain contagious until completely healed.
What to do if you get a cold sore with a newborn?
Treatment if your baby catches neonatal herpes Talk to your GP if you have blisters on your breast or around your nipples. For some babies with neonatal herpes, the virus only affects their skin, eyes or mouth. In this situation, most babies make a full recovery after treatment with antiviral medication.
Does Abreva still work after the blister appears?
Does Abreva® Work After the Blister Appears? Abreva® Cream should be used at the first sign of a cold sore for the best results. Using it after blisters appear will affect its efficacy.
Can you leave Abreva on overnight?
You should apply Abreva® Cream five times a day during waking hours—approximately every 3-4 hours—for up to 10 days. For best results, apply Abreva® Cream after you wash your face.
What if mom has cold sore with newborn?
After birth You should not kiss a baby if you have a cold sore to reduce the risk of spreading infection. Cold sores and other blisters caused by the herpes virus are at their most contagious when they burst. They remain contagious until completely healed.
Can I kiss my baby if I get cold sores?
The virus spreads through saliva or skin-to-skin contact or by touching an object that was handled by someone infected with the virus. “If you have a cold sore, don’t kiss the baby because it can definitely be transmitted to their skin,” says Roxanne MacKnight, a family physician in Miramichi, NB.
Can you put too much Abreva on a cold sore?
Small amounts of Abreva cream that get just inside the lip/mouth junction by the cold sore should not be a problem. However, if you accidentally place a large amount of cream into your mouth, then remove the cream, rinse out your mouth with water and contact your health professional.
Should you keep a cold sore moist or dry?
Cold sores love warm, moist environments, and this is precisely the environment you present to a cold-sore when you slather it in cream for days on end. You’re best to let it dry out to the point where it is no longer painful, and then begin applying cream or lip balm to minimize splitting.
Should I kiss my baby if I have a cold sore?
Should you hold a baby if you have a cold sore?
Do not allow anyone with a cold sore, or anyone who you know has had a cold sore in the previous week, to hold or kiss your baby.
Can a baby get a cold sore from a kiss on the cheek?
Can my cold sore hurt my newborn?
The herpes simplex viruses that cause cold sores or genital sores in adults can cause significant infections in newborns.
What to do if you have a cold sore and a baby?
If your doctor finds genital lesions, they may recommend a cesarean (C-section). To protect your baby from viruses and bacteria, make sure that everyone washes their hands before touching or holding your newborn. Don’t allow anyone with a cold sore or who has had a cold sore in previous weeks to kiss or hold your baby.
Does Abreva work after the blister appears?
