How to use?

You may use your fingertip or a cotton swab to apply Abreva Cream. For best results, use an ample amount to completely cover your cold sore and the area around your cold sore. Per package directions, rub in the cream gently, but completely. If you do use your finger to apply the cream, make sure to wash your hands before and after applying Abreva Cream.

How it works?

Abreva Cream is a cold sore medicine that starts to work immediately, penetrating deep into the skin to bloc the virus.(2) It also has Docosanol, nonprescription ingredient, proven to shorten healing time. With Abreva you can get rid of your cold sore in 2.5 days, when used at the first sign.(1)

(1) Median heling time 4.1 days 25% of users healed in 2.5 days.

(2) Based on laboratory studies

How is Abreva Cream different from other cold sore products?

Abreva Cream contains an active ingredient that, when used at the first sign of a cold sore, blocks the virus and helps protect healthy cells from cold sore infection.(2) Many nonprescription treatments only provide temporary relief from the symptoms of a cold sore. Abreva Cream contains Docosanol, nonprescription ingredient, proven to shorten healing time(1) and the duration of symptoms.

When should I use Abreva Cream?

For best results, learn what triggers your cold sore and how to recognize its first signs - a tingle, redness, a bump, or itch. Use Abreva Cream at the first sign of a cold sore and continue to use it five times a day for up to 10 days.