Does Intake Of Acyclovir Help In Curing Canker And Cold Sores In Mouth?

Posted on Mon, 28 Mar 2016

Question: I have canker sores all over my lower gums and lower lip. Started XXXXXXX 28. Getting worse daily. Have tried salt water rinse, honey, and Thieves essential oils. Today I took a 400mg acyclovir I have for cold sores. Dentist has ordered Lidocaine mouth wash but that will only numb the ulcers. Will acyclovir help make them go away? What dosage? If not acyclovir, what will stop these canker sores?

Answered by Dr. VINAY KUMAR (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Simple measures to relieve pain and good hygiene will help

Detailed Answer:
Hello My Dear,

Thanks for contacting us with your query!
I am Dr V XXXXXXX a XXXXXXX Consultant Dermatologist and Venereologist.

I have studied the details and would be glad to help you in finding a solution to the concerns.

For someone attending with me personally, I would have taken a thorough history and conducted examination of lesions as well as general health and. In most cases, I would have advised as follows:

1 Frequent mouth rinses with an antiseptic solution like Betadine gargles, four times day

2 Multivitamin preparation

3 Triamcinolone oral paste thrice a day

4 Avoid citrus fruits or spicy food items.

Acyclovir is useful only when the condition is caused by herpes.

Please make the best use of given information. I would be glad to answer any further questions from you.

Our best wishes, always!

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