Cold Sore Treatment Abreva 10% Docosanol - 2.5 Day Relief, 0.07 oz Tube x 2

Abreva 10 Percent Docosanol: Shortening Healing Time for Cold Sores

Formulated with 10 percent docosanol, the Abreva Cold Sore Treatment helps to shorten the duration of tingling, pain, burning, and itching associated with cold sores when used at the first sign of a tingle (1). This fever blister and cold sore medication penetrates deep into the skin to create a barrier around healthy cells, preventing the spread of the herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) (2).

As a non-prescription cold sore medicine, Abreva Cold Sore lip treatment can help heal cold sores in as few as 2.5 days (1). The user is recommended to apply the cream five times a day until the cold sore is fully healed, for a maximum of 10 days. Packaged in a convenient tube, this Abreva 10 Percent Docosanol product is easy to apply and take on the go for whenever a cold sore treatment is needed.

Various factors, such as hormonal changes, cold weather, sunlight, stress, and even fatigue, can cause cold sores to activate. Therefore, it is advisable to always have Abreva on hand, as it starts working immediately and can help heal cold sores faster.

Based on laboratory data, the 10 percent docosanol cream penetrates deep into the skin to tackle cold sores at their source (2). Among over-the-counter (OTC) cold sore treatments, Abreva is the number one brand when used at the first sign (3).

When used at the first sign, the median healing time for cold sores is 4.1 days, and 25 percent of users healed in 2.5 days (1). Abreva is an HSA and FSA eligible product, making it a convenient and accessible choice for those seeking a reliable cold sore treatment.

In summary, Abreva 10 Percent Docosanol is a clinically proven cold sore treatment that can help shorten the duration of cold sore symptoms and heal fever blisters faster. Its convenient packaging and eligibility for HSA and FSA make it a valuable option for those seeking relief from the discomfort of cold sores.

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