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Friday, October 16, 2026● Updated 6:00 AM ET
Medicines & FDA

FDA warns Amazon and Walmart over unapproved herpes remedies

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Creams, sprays and washes claiming to relieve genital herpes are easy to buy online, but regulators say no over-the-counter product can treat it. See a clinician for proven prescription treatment instead.

Source: HealthDay

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