Patricia M Says:
How Come I Can't Find Viractin Cold Sore Treatment In Any Drug Store?
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Casey Says:
Viractin Cold Sore Treatment was the BEST. I have suffered with coldsores for years. This was the best treatment I have come acrossed. A small amount of this product and no more coldsore. I haven't found an answer to my question yet. Is Viractin still available over counter or do I need a prescription for it?
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Re: CeeinJax (# 3) 
I don't understand why this product was discontinued. It worked like magic. The last tube I bought through Walmart pharmacy I had bought a few tubes. As of 12/23/23 I'm still squeezing a bit out of my last tube, by the way it's gold to me. It does work I don't care what you say it seals the blister in its track & dries it out. Please, please bring it back!!!
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Dude Says:
I agree. It was the only OTC product that actually stopped the cold sore from forming if put on at first sign. Also helped reduce duration/pain. Probably discontinued because it WORKED!
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JrodUS Says:
I agree with the others that Viractin was the best for cold sores.
Who is the manufacturer so we request for it to be put back on the market.
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Cln Says:
I take vitamins B2 & C when one begins. It knocks them back quickly.
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Molly Says:
Re: Verwon (# 1)
Viractin works!!!! Abreva sucks!!! And that's the bottom line.
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Jim Says:
Re: Amen (# 66)
As with you, my body chemistry works best with Veractin for Cold Sores to terminate it. BUT to get the product I need to purchase it online to get the best price as no Pharmacy carries the product here in Canada.
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Stryker Says:
Re: Verwon (# 1)
You have obviously never used Viractin on a cold sore to say it really doesn't do anything to shorten the life of a cold sore. This was the best medication EVER introduced for relief AND shorten the life of a cold sore. I still have a tiny bit left in an old tube that I hang on to for dear life in case I get cold sores again.
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Janet Says:
Why was the cold sore gel viractin discontinued? What is the best over the counter drug I can use instead of viractin?
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Patty Says:
It is the best i did not know you were ever able to get it otc definitely can with a script unfortunately most insurances don't cover it and its expensive. Good luck..
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Amen Says:
Re: Verwon (# 1)
I agree with everything Casey says 100% Abreva??!! Are you kidding me? Look my friend, you obviously haven't had a cold sore b4. None of that s*** you named in the stores actually works. I've tried all of them, but viractin was the s***! 2 or 3 days your s*** was gone like f***en magic! That took it off the shelf because it actually works.
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jinnufr Says:
Re: Nancy (# 64)
I’ve ordered it from young living and DoTERRA. They’re two of the most popular reputable brands. There are others out there, but I can’t recall the brands. Should be able to find them pretty easily with an online search though. Just make sure the one you get is food grade. HTH!
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Nancy Says:
Re: Jennifer (# 61)
Where did you get your eucalyptus oil and which brand is the best ?
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madashell Says:
It's being pulled off the market because it DOES work. Thank the the alphabet agencies for taking away anything that works. More control?
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Jennifer Says:
Everyone is saying the same thing - none of the other cold sore meds worked and Viractin did! I'm considering taking what's left of mine and having it reverse engineered. lol Seriously!
Meanwhile, I have a tiny bit left in my tube and have found, as one user mentioned way back in this thread, eucalyptus oil helps a lot!
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Jennifer Says:
Re: Nancy (# 60)
I haven't found anywhere that still carries it, but someone posted the other day that their Walmart was able to order it for them. I think they don't make it anymore, but I will definitely try that - I've been nursing my last tube along for quite a while now!
I've also found relief from straight eucalyptus oil (get a reputable brand)
HTH!
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Nancy Says:
Re: Randi (# 59)
Where did you order viractin from? I am on my last tube.
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Randi Says:
Hi.
Referring to cold sores. If you ask your store they will order it for you. That's what I did and I got it within 4 days. Thank you Walmart.
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madashell Says:
For those of you who suffer cold sores, you might consider the vitamin Lysine. My daughter has had good luck with Lysine for years to keep the sores at bay. And more recently, my shingles are almost (I have 3 spots I'm dealing with) gone due to my taking Lysine. If I feel a breakout coming on, I take 500 mg. between meals 3 to 4 times a day for just a few days. Then as maintenance I take the Lysine twice a day. I've had no side effects, problems, and can't imagine why more people don't take Lysine for shingles, cold sores, etc.
My concern is big brother making it impossible to get-quinine remember?
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Nancy Says:
Re: Verwon (# 1)
Sorry to disagree but I used and still use sparingly since I can no longer get it. I get the start of a cold sore put viractin on and it stops it. They need to bring it back !!!!
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Beth Says:
I agree with you completely. As soon as I felt a cold sore coming on my lip, if I put vita tin on it, I never got a cold sore at all. Just a little sensitive spot maybe. It DID shorten the duration because it never formed. Best stuff ever.
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