Unfortunately, there is no cure for cold sores. While they usually clear up after a week or two, you can shorten the healing time by using an effective treatment like Abreva® Cream. Abreva® cold sore treatment penetrates deep and starts to work immediately * to block the virus and protect healthy skin cells. You can heal your cold sore in as little as 2½ days ** when you start using Abreva® Cream at the first sign of an outbreak.
Manage your cold sore triggers and fight back when you he an outbreak:
Avoid spreading the virus as much as possible Limit activities and stressors that could trigger another outbreak Apply Abreva® Cream when you feel that first tingle Why Is Abreva® Cold Sore Cream Different?Abreva® Cream is a non-prescription cold sore cream with FDA approved results. Clinical results show that using Abreva® Cream at the first sign of a cold sore outbreak shortens healing time and symptom duration. It helps protect healthy skin cells from the cold sore virus and starts working immediately on contact.*
*Based on laboratory data.↵back to content **Median healing time 4.1 days. 25% of users healed within 2½ days. ↵back to content Does Abreva® Cream Really Work?Abreva® Cream contains 10 percent docosanol, which blocks the herpes simplex virus from entering healthy skin cells, inhibiting its growth based on laboratory studies i. Abreva cold sore cream has been clinically proven to reduce healing time, as well as symptoms such as pain and burning, itching or tingling. It has also been shown to help prevent cold sores from progressing to blister stage when applied at the first sign of an outbreak.ii
Is Abreva® Available Over the Counter?Yes, Abreva® Cream is ailable over the counter. You do not need a doctor’s prescription to purchase Abreva® OTC.
Does Abreva® Work After the Blister Appears?Abreva® Cream should be used at the first sign of a cold sore for the best results. Using it after blisters appear will affect its efficacy.
How Soon Will I See Results?If you apply Abreva® Cream as soon as you notice any signs or symptoms of a cold sore – a red area or a tingling, burning and/or itching sensation – you may be able to prevent the cold sore from developing into a blister. Abreva® Cream helps reduce recovery time too, while shortening the duration of symptoms.