Zovirax is fine in pregnancy and Drs will even prescribe the tablet form for some things so the amount absorbed via the cream is really minimal. May be a bit late to start using it tho as its best in the early days. Its often the dryness and cracking that drags the discomfort on so maybe try something like blisteze for a medicated moisturiser??

*Thanks everybody*. Yes, berolina, Im washing my hands all the time, cos of the cold sore and the fact that Im blowing my nose all the time - thanks for the advice though. I cant remember the last time I had a cold sore and Im sure its jst cos my immune system is running at its lowest. Im very tempted to just buy some Zovirax since two of you are endorsing it. i know the cold sore is going to turn into the really nasty ugly phase soon!! I took ds1 to the doctor earlier in the week. I dont think I can stand the wait and the lack of interest again!!

Hi there tab. No advice I'm afraid, but just wanted to say (sorry if you know this already) be careful to wash your hands after touching your cold sore/before going to the loo, as it's just about possible to catch genital herpes that way and this can be harmful to the baby in pg.

I used Zovirax during pregnancy, on my midwife's advice. I don't think you'd want to be using gallons, but as you only use the tiniest bit, I was willing to do it. I really hate cold sores.

My doctor prescribed zovirax cream and said I could use it while pregnant. If I was you, would still go to doctor so that you get best advice relevant to you and your pregancy.

Hi tab, I had a couple of cold sores while preganant and while brestfeeding. The first time I used Zovirax without even thinking, when I was pregnant. when breastfeeding, I didn't use anything at all and found that they went away reasonable quickly (about a week start to finish). I think there is an essential oil you can use on them - it might be tea tree but you can check which one and whether it's suitable. Everything has a pregnancy warning, they have to put them on I think. Good luck.

Pregnant - 15 weeks and all going fine. But Ive been struck down for 8 days with a chesty cough, blocked/runny nose, sore throat, headache, no smell/taste, which just doesnt want to budge. I have found myself taking some paracetamols in desperation as ds1 (2) has also come down with similar and has been out of sorts. (he's ok with calpol and amoxicylin). However, now Ive got a cold sore too. Of course pharmacist wont give me anything and says go to doctor. Perhaps I should but Im loathe to go to doc for a cold sore. I dont think he's going to be able to prescribe anything if the pharmacist couldnt think of anything. Ive tried looking on the internet and some site mentioned cream with lemon balm in it but I dont have any names. Licqorice tea is meant to be good - but then I noticed it has a pregnancy warning on it (y0u know what I mean!). Help!!!! Im feeling very sorry for myself ! Has anybody had coldsore while pregnant, please tell me if you found some remedy.