About Abreva Cold Sore & Fever Blister Treatment, Tube
Abreva Docosanol 10% Cream is a cold sore treatment that acts fast to tackle cold sores at their source. Formulated with docosanol 10%, this fever blister and cold sore medication helps to shorten the duration of tingling, pain, burning and itching associated with cold sores if used as directed at the first sign of a tingle. Unlike other cold sore remedies that just soothe symptoms, Abreva Cold Sore Treatment penetrates deep to create a barrier around healthy skin cells to prevent the spread of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Abreva Cream is the only nonprescription cold sore medicine approved by the FDA to shorten healing time to heal cold sores in as few as 2 1/2 days (1). This healing cream should be applied 5 times a day until your cold sore is fully healed, for a maximum of 10 days. This Abreva Docosanol 10% Cream tube is easy to apply and take on the go.
(1) When used at the first sign
Key Benefits & Features
- Contains docosanol 10% to shorten the duration of cold sore symptoms
- Penetrates deep into skin to tackle cold sores at their source
- Shortens duration of tingling, pain, burning and itching associated with cold sores
- Packaged in a convenient tube for on the go cold sore treatment
- The only nonprescription cold sore medicine approved by the FDA to shorten healing time (1)
Abreva Cold Sore & Fever Blister Treatment, Tube FAQs
What is Abreva cream and how does it work?
Abreva® Cream is a cold sore medicine that penetrates deep into the skin and starts to work immediately to block the virus. It is also the only nonprescription cold sore medicine approved by the FDA to shorten healing time, by getting to the source of your cold sore without stinging or burning. Abreva® Cream is a smooth, white cream that dries clear, and it has no smell or taste. You could knock out your cold sore in 2½ days when you use Abreva® Cream at the first sign of a cold sore.*
*Median healing time 4.1 days. 25% of users healed in 2.5 days.
How is Abreva cream different from other cold sore products?
Abreva® Cream contains a unique, active ingredient that, when used at the first sign of a cold sore, helps to protect healthy cells from the cold sore infection. Other nonprescription treatments like Orajel™ and Carmex® only provide temporary relief from the symptoms of a cold sore. Abreva® Cream is the only nonprescription cold sore medication approved by the FDA to shorten healing time and the duration of symptoms. You could knock out your cold sore in 2½ days when you use Abreva® Cream at the first sign of a cold sore.*
*Median healing time 4.1 days. 25% of users healed in 2.5 days.
What's the difference between lidocaine and benzocaine?
Local anesthetic creams like lidocaine and benzocaine temporarily relieve pain. Benzocaine is available for topical use over the counter. Abreva® Rapid Pain Relief uses the maximum strength of lidocaine available over the counter to effectively numb the nerves and alleviate pain.
Ingredients
Active Ingredient: Docosanol 10% (Cold sore/fever blister treatment).
Inactive Ingredient: Benzyl alcohol, light mineral oil, propylene glycol, purified water, sucrose distearate, sucrose stearate.
