Common treatments include topical creams and gels for cold sores, antiseptic or peroxide mouth rinses, medicated lozenges and drops, and homeopathic or soothing tablets for oral pain relief.
Product labels show a wide range of age recommendations — examples include 0–36 months (baby oral relief), 2 years and up, 5 years and up, 10 years and up, 12 years and up, and 18 years and up for some items.