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Cold sore medication intake

2021-03-06 06:53:32
I took medication for cold sore on lips  on 15th February 2021.The tablet I took was Valacyclovir tables(Valtoval 1g).Dosage was 2 tablets per day for 2 days.Today on March 6th,I have again developed cold sores.So is it advisable to take these tablets again within a short span?
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Answered2021-03-06 11:54:18

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Answered2021-03-06 08:11:32

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Kindly consult online with relevant photographs for proper diagnosis and management.

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