ABREVA CREAM

Don’t let cold sores take away your confidence. Tackle the source of your cold sore right from the first tingle.

Abreva cream is an anti-viral that works by penetrating deep into the skin to the source of the spreading virus that causes cold sores. When used at the first sign, it blocks the cold sore virus from entering surrounding cells and reduces the duration of pain, burning, itching, and tingling.

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HOW DOES ABREVA CREAM WORK AS A TREATMENT FOR COLD SORES?

Abreva is clinically proven to shorten cold sore healing time and reduces the duration of pain, burning, itching, and tingling associated with cold sores. In clinical trials, the time to complete healing was statistically significantly shorter in the Abreva group than the placebo group.

Abreva is the #1 Pharmacist Recommended cold sore treatment and is also the #1 Most Trusted by Canadians. Of course, to be sure Abreva is right for you, always read and follow the label or ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Abreva cream comes in a convenient tube or pump to suit your needs both at home and on the go.

WHAT ABREVA COLD SORE CREAM WORKS FOR

Abreva cream is specifically designed to treat and heal cold sores caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1). Cold sores are small, fluid-filled blisters that develop on the lips or around the mouth. They can be painful and unsightly, which is why some people turn to natural remedies for cold sores, such as taking lysine supplements, when they get one. The hope is that the cold sore will heal faster, but most natural remedies can only provide superficial symptom relief. For clinically proven cold sore treatment, turn to Abreva – #1 Pharmacist Recommended and #1 Most Trusted for good reason!

Some find it hard to tell the difference between a cold sore and a pimple. Pimples can appear anywhere on the face and typically have a white or black head, whereas cold sores usually form multiple liquid-filled blisters that later crust over. If in doubt, ask a pharmacist.

Abreva dose on the tip of a woman’s finger

HOW TO USE ABREVA CREAM

For best results, apply Abreva cream to clean skin at the first sign of a tingle or itch. Use either your finger or a cotton swab to apply the cream, completely covering the cold sore and the surrounding area. Always wash your hands before and after applying. Abreva cream should be applied five times a day until your cold sore is fully healed, up to a maximum of 10 days.

Other products can be applied over Abreva cold sore cream once it has dried. For example, you can apply lip balm if your lips have become chapped, or lipstick, which can help conceal a cold sore until it heals fully. Find more advice on how to help hide a cold sore, here.

Dealing with a cold sore isn't fun, but knowing what causes cold sores, how they spread and the best way to treat them will help you take charge and defend yourself against future outbreaks.

Medicinal ingredient: Docosanol 10% w/w

Non-medicinal ingredients: benzyl alcohol, light mineral oil, propylene glycol, sucrose distearate, sucrose stearate, water.

Directions

Adults and children 12 years and older:

wash hands before and after applying cream
apply to the affected area on face or lips at the first sign of symptoms
rub in gently, but completely
repeat 5 times per day until fully healed, up to a maximum of 10 days
do not use more than directed

For external use only

Do Not Use

If you are allergic to docosanol or any other ingredients in this product
In the mouth

Ask a healthcare practitioner before use if you

are pregnant or breastfeeding

When using this product

do not use in or near the eyes it may cause irritation; if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water
apply only to affected areas on lips or face
do not share with anyone; this may spread the infection
a tingling or burning sensation may occur upon application

Stop use and ask a healthcare practitioner if