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Common Conditions Service

Cold Sore (Herpes-Labialis)

Painful blisters around the lips or mouth.

1 month and older
Information for guidance only & does not replace medical diagnosis
Cold Sore (Herpes-Labialis)

Common Symptoms

Tingling
Blisters
Crusting sores

Who is this Service not suitable for?

If you are experiencing similar symptoms around your eyes
If there is rapid spreading
If you are feeling unwell

Medical Safety Notice

Urgent Attention Required

If you are systemically unwell or have signs and symptoms of sepsis, please seek urgent medical attention from your doctor or Emergency Department. For more information, please see the HSE A-Z information on Sepsis - Symptoms.

HSE Sepsis Information

What Happens Next?

For the pharmacist to assess your suitability for treatment under the Common Conditions Service, we will require you to provide us with some further information. Please follow the directions below to submit this information to collect from Rockfield Pharmacy. Once submitted, the pharmacist will review your information and a member of the pharmacy team will contact you by phone. As a result of the information provided by you, the pharmacist may arrange for a consultation with you at the pharmacy, offer advice or refer you to another appropriate healthcare professional if the Common Conditions Service is not suitable for you.

Ready to proceed?

Submit your information online and our team will contact you to arrange a consultation.

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