Compeed Cold Sore Patch hygenically seals any ruptured blisters and effectively prevents the spread of the virus, providing healing benefits at each stage of the cold sore outbreak. A discreet and effective way to treat cold sores Instantly soothes itching and burning Prevents scab formation for noticeably faster healing Suitable for adults and children Follow the Compeed Cold Sore Patch instructions. Always read the product information.Try not to kiss other people, especially babies and children, until your cold sore has healed. How to use COMPEED® Invisible Cold Sore patch: • You can use the COMPEED® Invisible Cold Sore patch at any stage of an outbreak. However, it is best to apply at the first sign of an outbreak - usually a tingling or itching sensation. • Wash your hands before and after applying the COMPEED® Invisible Cold Sore patch. • COMPEED® Invisible Cold Sore patch should be used 24 hours a day until the sore is healed* . • A patch will naturally detach after approximately 8 hours and should then be replaced with a new one. • Don’t remove the patch because you want the sore to ‘breathe’. This is actually counter-productive and can lengthen the healing* process. Keeping the patch on is clinically proven to ensure the optimal healing* environment is maintained. * healing of the cold sore lesion What is a cold sore? A cold sore is a common condition caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus that manifests itself in liquid-filled blisters around the lips, nose or chin. What causes cold sores? The cold sore virus is usually contracted during childhood. Nearly 80% of the adult population has the virus, but only 20% experiences outbreaks. These can be triggered by several factors including: • Stress• Low immune system• Fatigue• Fever• Cold or flu• Extreme weather (cold/heat)• Exposure to sun• Menstruation• Hormones -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- We have been authorized by the Pharmaceutical Society Ireland (PSI) to supply Pharmacy only non-prescription medicines and 'General Sale Medicines' within the European Union. For Reference of Latest List of General Sales Medicines refer to https://www.hpra.ie/homepage/medicines/medicines-information/find-a-medicine Contact details for the PSI: i.e. Telephone: 01 218 4000, Address: PSI House, Fenian Street, Dublin 2, Email Address: A record of each transaction will be retained for a period of 2 years.
