BARRINGTON, Ill.— Merix Pharmaceutical Corp., an industry leader in the treatment of cold sores and development of phyto-pharmaceutical technology, announces its Releev 1 Day Cold Sore Symptom Treatment that is available in drugstores such as Walgreens, CVS, and Rite Aid, is now available in convenience stores, including 7-Eleven and soon in Circle K in the United States. Releev 1 Day Cold Sore Symptom Treatment, provides fast relief to those with painful cold sores. 

Releev contains Viracea a proprietary botanical extract formula. Merix’ patented Echinacea Extract with the FDA approved over-the-counter antimicrobial antiseptic Benzalkonium Chloride is the fastest healing treatment for cold sores known. In a double-blind, placebo controlled, clinical trial, Viracea was found to heal cold sores in as little as one day. In laboratory testing Viracea was found to be highly active against HSV-1 and HSV-2.

Releev eases the pain of cold sores in just 3 to 10 minutes, relieves other symptoms within 24 hours, and stops skin irritation after application. Those with cold sore symptoms using Releev can expect fast and complete cold sore symptom and fever blister relief. Easily used at home or on the go, Releev provides convenient relief for cold sore sufferers anywhere.