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first i would like 2 ask,wat is bactin ointment and the purpose of it an then the other question the headline of my subject

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Hi Emanuel,
By cold sore we generally mean HSV1 infection. If this is what you mean, then my information is pertinent for you.
Presently there is no treatment for this condition. However Penciclovir is FDA approved for this indication. So is Acyclovir. Please try these, they are available in cream form. I have not come across any product called bactin. Please clarify or correct the same.
Ravi Ghooi

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I can provide information on drugs and medicines, their actions, uses, interactions and adverse effects. To avoid confusion, generic names of medicines may please be provided. I am a pharmacologist, having worked on animal and human pharmacology, and presently I am the Dean of Bilcare Research Academy, where we teach courses on clinical research. We dont work on saturdays and sundays, hence questions reachng me on these days will be replied on Monday, please bear with me.

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