Blistex Relief Cream

Buy Blistex Relief Cream Online

Written by Clinical Pharmacist Tyson Wilkman

You can order Blistex relief cream online from Simple Online Pharmacy. Add it to your basket and pay and our pharmacy team will send your medicine directly to your door using the Royal Mail service.

What is Blistex Relief Cream?

Blistex relief cream is a medicated treatment for cold sores, chapped and cracked lips. Its formulation helps the lips regain hydration, promoting healing, leaving them feeling soft again. It can also help provide relief from the discomfort of cold sores.

Directions for use

For cracked and chapped lips - Apply to the lips every hour. If you are exposed to high winds or intense weather conditions, you may need to apply it more often and with more care.

For cold sores - Gently apply the cream to the lips every hour to provide relief. Avoid sharing your cream with others if being used directly on the cold sore.

Blistex Relief Cream Summary

Alternatives

During stock shortages, you may wish to consider using an alternative to Blistex relief cream. Some alternatives for cold sores to relieve discomfort and promote healing are Cymex. Similar to Blistex relief cream, Crymex targets the discomfort of cold sores and promotes hydration and lip healing.

View Our Cymex Cream Page

For cracked or dry lips Sunsense lip balm can provide moisturising protection and UV protection.

View Our Sunsense Lip Balm Page

Why is Blistex relief cream out of stock?

DDD Limited, the manufacturer of the medicine went into administration, meaning Blistex has had to establish new manufacturing arrangements. Once the manufacturing process has been approved, Blistex relief cream will return to our range.

Has Blistex relief cream been discontinued?

No. The manufacturer of the medicine has changed and is in the approval process. Once approved, Blistex relief cream will return.

When will the Blistex shortage in the UK finish?

Neither Blistex nor the government medicine agency (MHRA) has a precise return date. The medicine will return once the new manufacturing process is approved by the MHRA.

Blistex relief cream side effects

Like all medicines, there is a slight chance Blistex can cause side effects, although not everyone will experience them. Some side effects that are possible with this medicine are irritation or swelling of the lips, redness, itching and other allergic responses. If you experience any of these effects, particularly any swelling of the lips, stop using the medicine and see your doctor.

Before taking any medication, it is important to read the Patient Information Leaflet. You can find information leaflets for your medicines by typing them into the search bar at medicines.org, or by contacting us.

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Blistex Relief Cream Ingredients

The active ingredients are: Aromatic Ammonia Solution 6.04%, Liquefied Phenol 0.494% and Strong Ammonia Solution 0.10% 

The other ingredients are: White Soft Paraffin, Modified Lanolin, Ethanol 96%, Polysorbate 40, Peppermint Oil, Sorbitan Palmitate, Sodium Saccharin, Cineole, Racemic Camphor and Purified Water.