How does Compeed® Cold Sore Patch work when it doesn contain an anti-viral ingredient?
Anti-virals fight the replication of the virus, which is only part of the problem when you get a cold sore. The virus can never actually be eliminated. Therefore, a different approach is to heal the cold sore and treat its symptoms as you would a wound. The Compeed® Cold Sore Patch is a breakthrough in cold sore treatment because it effectively treats the cold sore in a way that relieves the symptoms associated with each stage of the outbreak.
