Abreva® is the only non-prescription cold sore medicine that cuts healing time in half.*
Abreva®'s unique medicine penetrates the skin to help stop the cold sore infection from invading healthy cells.**
Abreva® treats cold sores and fever blisters on the face or lips. Shortens healing time and duration of symptoms tingling, pain, burning, and/or itching.
* Versus untreated outbreaks.
** Based on laboratory studies.
Directions:
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 Ingredients:
Docosanol 10%.
Inactive Ingredients:
Benzyl Alcohol, Light Mineral Oil, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sucrose Distearate, Sucrose Distearate.
Warnings & Precautions:
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 the reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center right away.
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