Benadryl safe to use for herpes?

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Anonymous - 12 Jun 2005 04:02 GMT

Hi all -

Anybody know if Benadryl (either/both tablet or cream form) is safe to
use on genital herpes?

Thanks

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jeanniemay - 12 Jun 2005 12:45 GMT

Benadryl - as in the cough mixture?

I can't imagine why you would want to try it on cold sores!

Betadine - the iodine antiseptic cream, is often recommended for cold
sores though.

> Hi all -
>
> Anybody know if Benadryl (either/both tablet or cream form) is safe to
> use on genital herpes?
>
> Thanks

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Anonymous - 12 Jun 2005 19:59 GMT

> Benadryl - as in the cough mixture?

I've never heard of a Benadryl cough mixture. Benadryl is the histamine
blocker (allergies and the like).

Also, I clearly stated tablet/cream form, so that would preclude 'cough
mixture'.

> I can't imagine why you would want to try it on cold sores!

I said genital...

> Betadine - the iodine antiseptic cream, is often recommended for cold
> sores though.

Makes me wonder if you read my post at all.

>> Hi all -
>>
>> Anybody know if Benadryl (either/both tablet or cream form) is safe to
>> use on genital herpes?
>>
>> Thanks

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jeanniemay - 13 Jun 2005 03:30 GMT

Mate, I read your post, and here Benadryl is a cough mixture.

Yes, I saw genital, but also have heard of people trying many strange
things on genital cold sores.

And again I ask why Benadryl - herpes is not an allergic reaction!

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Angela S. - 14 Jun 2005 17:09 GMT

First of all ~ the only medications approved to treat herpes simplex virus
sores are Valtrex, Acyclovir, and Famvir.

Angela

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Anonymous - 14 Jun 2005 20:53 GMT

> First of all ~ the only medications approved to treat herpes simplex virus
> sores are Valtrex, Acyclovir, and Famvir.
>
> Angela

And second of all?

My anonymous reply-to address unfortunately doesn't let you know that
I'm not a newcomer here, but not all of us have access to prescription
medications. (I think it's a shame that, unlike other parts of the
world, acyclovir isn't over-the-counter.)

I was hoping that Benadryl might stop the itching, but Grant already
answered my question.

Thanks anyway.

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Grant - 15 Jun 2005 00:27 GMT

Hi Anonymous,

I use ibuprofin for the pain and it works quite well. Other people have used
listerine - the mouth wash - original flavor - on the sores to help with pain.
I don't THINK benadryl will help with the itch but it wouldn't hurt to try it.
I know some women who use it for itches that are not allergy related and it
works for them. Give it a try and let us know. I don't know if I would use the
cream, though. You may want to try the pills, instead. I'd stay away from the
cream only because it isn't supposed to be used on genital skin - at least as
far as I know. Perhaps reading the tube will give you more insight.

Let us know what you decide.

ar

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Grant - 13 Jun 2005 11:35 GMT

Are you trying to stop the itch? There is nothing in Benadryl that will work on
a herpes virus...

ar

>Hi all -
>
>Anybody know if Benadryl (either/both tablet or cream form) is safe to
>use on genital herpes?
>
>Thanks

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Anonymous - 14 Jun 2005 20:50 GMT

> Are you trying to stop the itch? There is nothing in Benadryl that will work on
> a herpes virus...
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>> Thanks

Indeed, I was hoping that the histamine-blocking effectiveness would
shed some relief, but thanks for answering my question.

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Angela S. - 14 Jun 2005 17:08 GMT

Benadryl is not a herpes antiviral medication.

Angela :)

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> Hi all -
>
> Anybody know if Benadryl (either/both tablet or cream form) is safe to use
> on genital herpes?
>
> Thanks

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