Abreva Topical Cream Cold Sore Treatment 2 g

Soothing on contact, Abreva with 10% docosanol penetrates deep into the skin to block the cold sore virus from entering skin cells and helps limit the HSV-1 cold sore virus from infecting surrounding skin cells.** Canada’s #1 pharmacist recommended cold sore remedy, Abreva also received the 2020 BrandSpark Most Trusted Award for the sixth year in a row (in the Cold Sore Remedy category). Both the tube and pump versions of Abreva cream use the same formula, and this 2-gram tube is perfect to use at home. (* Abreva is clinically proven to reduce the healing time of cold sores to a median of 4.1 days when used at the first sign of a cold sore. An untreated cold sore can last approximately 8 days. ** Based on laboratory studies) Reduce the duration of cold sore pain, burning, itching, and tingling with Abreva cold sore treatment cream — clinically proven to shorten the healing time of cold sore symptoms. Abreva cold sore medication can reduce healing time to 4.1 days* when applied at the first sign of a cold sore How to Use 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 Warnings WARNINGS 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 - symptoms get worse or last more than 10 days - excessive skin irritation develops or increases - you experience an allergic reaction (e.g. rash, itchy skin, swelling) KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN If swallowed, call a poison control centre or get medical help right away