Yes, many dentists often use this exact formula during dental procedures to reduce pain. Benzalkonium chloride, the active ingredient, is a well-known and studied anti-herpetic of the quaternary ammonium salt family. It was first established in the open literature as an anti-herpetic/antiviral in 1979 and patented as an effective cold sore treatment used along with lidocaine in 1989.

Roliton is approved by the FDA OTC Monograph for the active ingredient which has been proven to be safe and effective.

The currently available products require the use of fingers, cotton swabs, and brushes which are messy and can remove skin in a painful manner. A roll-on will gently massage the area to deliver the treatment.

It is one with a porous surface that makes microscopic, painless incisions into the lip. This helps the medicine penetrate the epidermal tissue and more effectively reach the sore.

No. Most viruses can only survive a few seconds on cold surfaces. Also, the Roliton formula includes a disinfectant called isopropanol.