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Cold Sores Treatment

Whether you call it a cold sore or a fever blister, oral herpes is a common infection of the mouth, with research revealing an estimated 60% of adults carry the virus. [2]

With our quick consultations and fast delivery, now there’s no reason to wait.

We help men with their health

Our mission is to get men the help they need without all the hassle, seriousness and sometimes social stigma.

Quick and easy consults
Discreet packaging

Fast delivery

Trusted medical experts
Australian Licensed
Never miss a repeat

3 easy steps to getting sorted!

1

 Answer some simple questions

Use our online form any time of day to tell us about yourself & the support you need.

2

Consult with an Aussie based medical team

For review and discussion of treatment options.

3

We’ll deliver treatments to your door

If prescribed, we’ll express post your treatments straight to your door every time they’re due.

Your treatment options

from $1.13/dose

Prescription cold sore medication

Antiviral medicines

Antiviral medicines help to stop the herpes virus from multiplying. They can be taken during an existing outbreak or continuously to reduce the chance of repeat outbreaks.

Episodic treatment

Episodic treatment involves starting a course of antiviral tablets as soon as you notice symptoms of an outbreak. This type of treatment is often the preferred treatment for people who don’t have outbreaks very often.

Suppressive treatments

Suppressive treatment involves taking medication on a daily basis to reduce the chance of an outbreak. This treatment reduces the amount of virus that is shed, both when sores are present and in between outbreaks

Price breakdown

Initial consultation$35

Treatment cost per use From $1.13/dose

Results

Our medical team may prescribe antiviral cold sore medication proven to be more effective than over-the-counter products.

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67% people under age 50 have HSV-1 globally with antiviral medications often used treat outbreaks. [2]

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67% people under age 50 have HSV-1 globally with antiviral medications often used treat outbreaks.
[2]

Cold Sore FAQs

Am I guaranteed a prescription for cold sore treatment?

Our clinicians provide the highest standard of healthcare, which means that each patient is assessed on an individual basis. If the doctor determines that it is not safe for you to be prescribed a treatment for cold sores or that your symptoms appear different to a standard cold sore, they may recommend that you visit another GP in person to be further assessed.

What are the symptons of a cold sore?

There are usually several stages to a cold sore. Firstly, tingling and itching around the lips for a day or so before a small hard spot appears and blisters erupt. The second stage is small-fluid filled blisters which typically erupt along the border of your lips. Finally these small blisters may merge and then burst, leaving shallow open sores that ooze and crust over.

How long until a clinician responds?

A clinician will review your assessment and respond within 24 hours. In most cases it will be much sooner than this.

How much does the consultation cost?

Stagger consultations have a one-off cost of $35.

How does my order ship?

Your order is sent within 1 day of purchase from our partner pharmacy based in Australia, all orders are sent in a discreet box with an unmarked outer bag via express delivery.

Sources

Cold sore prevalence, reporting, impact and experience:

  1. Cold sores [source]. Healthdirect.gov.au. Healthdirect Australia; 2019.
  2. World Health Organization. Herpes simplex virus [Internet]. Who.int. World Health Organization: WHO; 2023. Available from: https://www.who.int/news-room/fact-sheets/detail/herpes-simplex-virus