Benzocaine topical for Cold Sores User Reviews
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Benzocaine topical has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from a total of 6 reviews for the treatment of Cold Sores. 83% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience.
- Anonymous
- November 30, 2009
Anbesol Cold Sore (benzocaine) "I've used this to help with the pain associated with cold sores and along with helping manage the pain it seems to speed up the healing time. I'd recommend it!"
- Onnie...
- April 15, 2015
Orajel (benzocaine) "I put some Orajel on my lip, as soon as I felt the cold sore coming on. It instantly numbed it and I can go on with my day without thinking about it."
- Meg
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- March 9, 2020
"Lanacane has benzocaine and benzethonium chloride. I find this works wonders with my cold sores. I apply every half hour and the sore is very quick to heal."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- July 13, 2022
"Numbs your pain if you have small mouth ulcer. Not really affected on big ones."
- Kank...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 12, 2021
"This product works well for cold sores. It eases the pain and moistens the cold sore to keep it from cracking and bleeding. I formally used Viractin but it is discontinued."
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Retre-Gel (benzocaine) "I have tried all kinds of treatments for my cold sores. None seem to help, until I found Retre gel. This product is great! It stops the growth of the lesion from the start. The benzocaine helps to numb the area, which helps to keep your fingers and tongue away from the sore. I love this product and will tell others about it and I'll use it always."