| Management number | 238396442 | Release Date | 2026/07/11 | List Price | US$6.00 | Model Number | 238396442 | ||
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<div><h2>Nonprescription Cold Sore Medicine</h2><p>Abreva 10% Docosanol is a cold sore treatment that helps shorten healing time of cold sores (1). Formulated with 10% docosanol, 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. Abreva Cold Sore Treatment penetrates deep (2) to create a barrier around healthy skin cells to prevent the spread of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Abreva Cold Sore lip treatment is a nonprescription cold sore medicine approved by the FDA to shorten healing time to heal cold sores in as few as 2.5 days (1). This cream should be applied 5 times a day until your cold sore is fully healed, for a maximum of 10 days. This Abreva 10% Docosanol pump bottle is easy to apply and take on the go for whenever you need a cold sore treatment for lips. (1) When used at the first sign median healing time is 4.1 days, 25% of users healed in 2.5 days (2) Based on laboratory data (3) Among OTC cold sore treatments, when used at the first sign</p></div>
| Brand | Abreva |
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| Primary ingredient | Docosanol 10% - Cold sore/fever blister treatment |
| Form | Cream |
| Instructions | Adults and children 12 years or over: Wash hands before and after applying cream. Apply to affected area on face or lips at the first sign of cold sore/fever blister (tingle). Early treatment ensures the best results. Rub in gently but completely. Use 5 times a day until healed. Children under 12 years: Ask a doctor. |
| Active ingredient name | Active Ingredients: Docosanol (10 %), Cold Sore/Fever Blister Treatment. Inactive Ingredients: Benzyl Alcohol, Light Mineral Oil, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sucrose Distearate, Sucrose Stearate. |
| Active ingredients | Docosanol 10% |
| Features | Healing |
| Size | 0.07 oz |
| Symptoms | cold sore |
| Health concern | Herpes |
| Inactive ingredients | Benzyl alcohol, light mineral oil, propylene glycol, purified water, sucrose distearate, sucrose stearate |
| Stop use indications | Allergy alert: This product may cause a severe allergic reaction. Symptoms may include: hives, facial swelling, wheezing/difficulty breathing, shock, or rash. If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. For external use only. Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product. When using this product, apply only to affected areas. Do not use in or near the eyes. Avoid applying directly inside your mouth. Do not share this product with anyone. This may spread infection. Stop use and ask a doctor if your cold sore gets worse or the cold sore is not healed within 10 days. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away. |
| Required storage condition | Ambient Storage |
| Product net content uom | Ounce |
| Product net content parent | 0.07 Ounces |
| Net content statement | 0.07 oz |
| Items included | 1 pump bottle |
| Piece count | 1 |
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