Propolis
Patient Counselling
Wash hands before and after
application of a product to reduce spreading of the outbreak
Administration:
o ColdSore-FX
- Apply topically at the site 4-6 times daily until the cold sore is completely healed
- May be applied at any stage of a cold sore
o Herstat
- Apply Herstat every 2 hours and at least 5 times per day
- May be applied at any stage of a cold sore
Avoid administration in children as there have not been any studies done to prove the safety of propolis
Avoid use in patients with asthma, or an allergy to bees or bee products
References:
1. ColdSore-FX. FAQs – HCP. Accessed from http://coldsore-fx.com/what/faq_hcp_copy.htm on July 20, 2014.
2. Herstat cold sore care. Accessed from http://www.herstat.com on July 20, 2014.
Administration:
o ColdSore-FX
- Apply topically at the site 4-6 times daily until the cold sore is completely healed
- May be applied at any stage of a cold sore
o Herstat
- Apply Herstat every 2 hours and at least 5 times per day
- May be applied at any stage of a cold sore
Avoid administration in children as there have not been any studies done to prove the safety of propolis
Avoid use in patients with asthma, or an allergy to bees or bee products
References:
1. ColdSore-FX. FAQs – HCP. Accessed from http://coldsore-fx.com/what/faq_hcp_copy.htm on July 20, 2014.
2. Herstat cold sore care. Accessed from http://www.herstat.com on July 20, 2014.