Is Triamcinolone Acetonide appropriate for cold sore?

[john]

I have a really bad cold sore with two big blisters on both lips. anyway, the doctor at my college clinic prescribed me with Triamcinolone Acetonide coming as dental paste. After i read the instruction, which says the medication should not be used if having herpes-type infection, i am now very confused and worried. Could anyone please help me? I'd appreciate it!
well, i was told to apply twice daily. my concern is that whether or not this medication will make sore even worse.

[tinmuning]

The usual drugs indicated for treatment of cold sores are:
Docosanol 10% cream &/or topical acyclovir - faster healing
ibuprofen or acetaminophen - for pain relief

Triamcinolone Acetonide dental paste is a temporary relief of symptoms associated with oral inflammatory lesions and ulcerative lesions resulting from trauma. Not really indicated for a HSV caused lesion but it may address the symptom, NOT the cause.

[sherrylouz]

While it is not possible to eradicate the herpes simplex viruses from the body, outbreaks of cold sores can be treated. Aciclovir ointment can speed up the healing process and reduce the discomfort.