Corvalol is a drug known to many of us. It has a low cost and is present in the medicine cabinet of almost every home. Typically, the drug is used as a sedative. However, the benefits of Corvalol for cold sores have recently been discovered. The article will discuss the features of the use of the drug, its advantages and disadvantages, as well as its effect on the symptoms of the disease.
The composition of the drug and its effect
Release form "Corvalol" - drops and tablets. For the treatment of herpes, it is necessary to use the drug in liquid form. The composition of Corvalol includes:
- ethanol;
- mint;
- phenobarbital;
- ethyl bromisovalerianate.
The main actions of the drug include sedative and vasodilator. When applying Corvalol from cold sores to the lips, it exerts an antiseptic and wound healing effect on the skin, thanks to alcohol and mint in its composition.
Features of the use of the drug
The course of herpes therapy is aimed at performing several basic functions:
- localize the foci of inflammation, it can be lips, etc .;
- prevent the spread of the virus to other parts of the body;
- get rid of the symptoms of the disease as soon as possible.
To achieve maximum effect, it is important to start treatment as soon as possible when rashes are detected. The use of drugs in the early stages of the disease will avoid the appearance of new rashes.
“Corvalol” for cold sores on the lips, according to patients, is not a drug for the treatment of the disease and does not affect its pathogen. Therefore, you should not use only this tool in the treatment of this pathological condition. It can be used for treatment in such cases:
- If the patient felt a burning sensation on his lips and suspects a rash. After all, not everyone at home has at hand preparations like "Acyclovir". Corvalol is applied to a cotton pad and applied to the burning site for 5-10 minutes. This prevents rashes.
- If herpes has already appeared, and the necessary ointments for the treatment of the pathogen are absent. After all, the disease sometimes occurs outside the city or in the forest. In this situation, Corvalol acts as an excellent antiseptic. It relieves of severe itching, "dries up" the rash that appears.
Corvalol against cold sores on the lips can be used in combination with drugs such as Acyclovir and others. You can alternate drops with the application of an ointment, which will dry the rash and relieve other unpleasant symptoms.
Alcohol in the composition of the product is able to disinfect the rash area and reduce the activity of the virus. The herbal base of the drug gently soothes the skin and relieves inflammation.
More effectively, Corvalol exerts its effect on exposed areas of the body, such as the neck, chest, or back. With localization on the lips, he also shows himself perfectly. However, with eye damage, the use of the product can lead to a burn of the cornea, which is especially dangerous due to its consequences (blindness).
Rules for applying Corvalol
Herpes virus infection on the lips manifests itself in the form of swelling of tissues, burning and itching. After the onset of these symptoms, you must immediately proceed to treatment.
After all, the sooner the use of the drug begins, the faster it is possible to prevent the spread of rashes to other parts of the body.
How to apply Corvalol for cold sores on lips? The drug is not recommended to be applied directly to the skin. This is best done on a small piece of cotton wool.
Then it is applied to the site of the rash, and not to the entire lip. The duration of action should not be more than 10 minutes. The procedure is allowed to be repeated 5-6 times a day.
Do not use a cotton pad with Corvalol for cold sores on the lips for a long time. In addition to a burn, such treatment will not bring any benefit. Drinking drops in this situation is useless, because they will not have any effect on the pathogen. Their effect is manifested only locally.
Advantages and disadvantages
Unpleasant rashes on the lips are familiar to many people, which is caused by infection of the body with the herpes virus. In addition to the usual ointments based on acyclovir, many patients use other effective agents in combination.
Corvalol treatment of herpes on the lips contributes to the drying effect, and disinfection of the wound does not allow the rash to spread to other areas of the skin and mucous membranes.
Advantage when using the product:
- low cost;
- almost always located in a home medicine cabinet;
- the ability to cauterize a rash even on the mucous membranes;
- antiseptic and calming effect;
- used in combination with other drugs, because Corvalol has hypoallergenic effects.
The disadvantages of the drug include:
- does not affect the causative agent of the disease;
- there is no evidence base for the effectiveness of Corvalol;
- the impossibility of treatment only with this drug.
To use or not to use such a tool, it is necessary to decide for the patient himself.
Contraindications
Corvalol for cold sores on the lips should not be used to treat rashes if there is an individual intolerance to its components. Perhaps even the occurrence of allergies.
The medicine is prohibited for use during pregnancy and lactation. There are no scientifically based data on its local use during this period, but it is better for women to refrain from therapy with this agent.
Patient opinions
According to reviews, the treatment of herpes on the lips with Corvalol has mainly positive results.
One group of patients claims that thanks to this drug, they were able to prevent the development of the disease. Now they intend to use this drug for prophylactic purposes.
The second group of patients was also included in the traditional treatment regimen "Corvalol". As a result, they were able to get rid of the rash much faster.
Another group of patients did not notice a positive effect on the rash caused by herpes. However, Corvalol did no harm, and the treatment did not extend.
Finally
"Corvalol" has no effect on the causative agent of the infection, but it has accessibility and safety when used correctly. Its antiseptic and healing properties allow you to use the product when nothing else is at hand. In combination with other antiviral drugs, Corvalol can be used as an antiseptic.
With the help of this tool, it is not possible to cure herpes, it can be used only as one of the additional measures of complex treatment. Thanks to Corvalol, healing and healing of wounds is accelerated. That is why many people often use the drug when faced with the problem of viral rashes on the lips.