âI love that Iâve had the opportunity to open thousands of peopleâs eyes to the ripple effect that one person can have on another. One of the absolute best things an activist can do is train new activists, and working with Grassroots has allowed me to do that on a daily basis.
Cold sores are caused by a Herpes Virus (HSV-I not the genital variety HSV-II). Abreva is a topical medication that can help fight and speed healing of cold sores. Abreva is over the counter in the USA. Neosporin will not keep the virus from spreading but could help it from becoming secondarily infected with bacteria. Neosporin contains 3 antibiotics: Neomycin, Bacitracin and Polymyxin.
Neosporin ointment products contain three different antibiotics: neomycin sulfate, polymyxin B, and bacitracin zinc. Some products also contain pramoxine, an external analgesic (pain reliever). The cream formulation does not contain bacitracin, as bacitracin is not stable in the cream. The first aid spray sold under the Neosporin name as Neo to Go Â®  does not contain any antibiotics. The inactive ingredients in Neosporin, especially in the ointment, serve to provide a moist healing environment.