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5 Best Cold Sores of 2026

Last Updated - 28/05/2026

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Urgo

Urgo Filmogel Cold Sore 3ml by Urgo

Urgo

£14.46

£14.90
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- Urgo Filmogel Cold Sores 3 ml
£14.46
£14.90 (3% Off)
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Zovirax

Zovirax Cold Sore Treatment Cream, Pump Dispenser, 2 g (Pack of 2)

Zovirax

£14.00

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- Zovirax Cold Sore Cream. Contains aciclovir. Always read the label
- You could be cold sore free in 3 days* (*Median healing time is 4 days. 25% or users healed in 3 days.)
- Works at the tingle and the blister
- The information below applies to each unit in the pack
- Reduces duration of pain
- Easy to use pump format
£14.00
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Zovirax

Zovirax Cold Sore Cream for Lips, with Aciclovir, Cold Sore Cream Treatment, Pain Relief, Pump 2g

Zovirax

£7.00

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£7.00
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Compeed

Compeed Hydrocolloid Cold Sore Treatment Patches (15 Invisible Plasters for Cold Sores) - 12 Hours Protection from Water, Bacteria & Viruses - Discreet, Easy to Apply Patches with Patch Applicator

Compeed

£5.00

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- Up To 12 Hours Protection With Every Patch - Unlike lip balm, cold sore cream and other cold sore treatments, Compeed Cold Sore Patches treat cold sores over a 12 hour period; alleviating the need for reapplication. Perfect for busy patches
- Long Lasting, Easy & Hygienic Alternative To Cold Sore Cream - Consider Compeed Cold Sore Patches over Cold Sore Cream. Unlike Cream, Compeed Patches protect against further infection and offer 12 hours of protection without needing to reapply
- Hydrocolloid Technology That Forms A Protective Barrier - Our Invisible Cold Sore Patches use Hydrocolloid Technology. Each Patch lets the mouth or lip skin breathe whilst locking out moisture, bacteria & viruses, allowing cold sores to heal quickly
- How To Apply Compeed Cold Sore Relief Patches - It is simple and fast to apply Compeed Plasters. Each patch comes with a patch applicator strip. Peel away the paper seal and use the strip to apply the circular patch directly to the lip or mouth
- Discreet, Invisible Cold Sore Patch That Can Be Worn Under Make Up & Lip Stick - In addition to forming an antiviral shield to help the prevention of infection and promote healing; Compeed Cold Sore Patches are discreet and can be worn beneath makeup
£5.00
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Virasorb

5 x Virasorb 2g 5% Cold Sore cream (5 Packs)

Virasorb

£7.12

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- Size: 2 g Pack of 5
- Product type: NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENT
- Brand: Virasorb
- 5 x Virasorb 2g 5% Cold Sore cream 5 Packs
£7.12

5 Best Cold Sores of 2026

Urgo Filmogel Cold Sore 3ml by Urgo

Zovirax Cold Sore Treatment Cream, Pump Dispenser, 2 g (Pack of 2)

Zovirax Cold Sore Cream for Lips, with Aciclovir, Cold Sore Cream Treatment, Pain Relief, Pump 2g

Compeed Hydrocolloid Cold Sore Treatment Patches (15 Invisible Plasters for Cold Sores) - 12 Hours Protection from Water, Bacteria & Viruses - Discreet, Easy to Apply Patches with Patch Applicator

5 x Virasorb 2g 5% Cold Sore cream (5 Packs)

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