Xerese (zuh-REES), a new Rx topical cream for cold sores (herpes simplex labialis)
August 2013
You'll see Xerese (zuh-REES), a new Rx topical cream for cold sores (herpes simplex labialis).
Xerese is the first combo antiviral/anti-inflammatory drug for cold sores. It contains acyclovir 5% and hydrocortisone 1%.
It reduces the severity and shortens the duration of cold sores...when it's applied at the first sign of tingling or burning.
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