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Abreva
Herpes Labialis
Treatment
2 FDA approvals
0 Active Studies for Abreva
Treatment for
Herpes Labialis
What is Abreva
DocosanolThe Generic name of this drug
Treatment SummaryDocosanol is a medication that helps prevent and reduce the symptoms of herpes simplex labialis (cold sores or fever blisters). It contains a special saturated alcohol that has antiviral properties and helps stop the herpes simplex virus from entering cells and replicating.
Abrevais the brand name
Abreva Overview & Background
Brand Name
Generic Name
First FDA Approval
How many FDA approvals?
Abreva
Docosanol
2010
52
Approved as Treatment by the FDA
Docosanol, also known as Abreva, is approved by the FDA for 2 uses which include Cold Sore and Herpes Labialis .Cold Sore
Herpes Labialis
Effectiveness
How Abreva Affects PatientsDocosanol is an alcohol-based medicine used to treat cold sores and fever blisters on the face or lips caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV). It helps to heal the sore faster, and can reduce the tingling, pain, burning, and itching that often comes with HSV. Docosanol cannot prevent cold sores or fever blisters from appearing.
How Abreva works in the bodyDocosanol blocks the herpes simplex virus (HSV) from entering and replicating within human cells. It does this by preventing the virus from fusing with the cell's plasma membrane, which stops the virus from spreading. This method of action is different from other antiviral treatments, which makes it less likely for the virus to become resistant to the drug.
When to interrupt dosage
The prescribed amount of Abreva is contingent upon the diagnosed condition. The amount of dosage is contingent upon the technique of delivery referenced in the table below.Condition
Dosage
Administration
Herpes Labialis
, 10.0 %, 0.1 mg/mg
, Topical, Cream, Cream - Topical
Warnings
Abreva has one contraindication, hence it should not be employed when suffering from the conditions enumerated in the following table.Abreva ContraindicationsCondition
Risk Level
Notes
Pulse Frequency
Do Not Combine
Common Abreva Drug Interactions
Drug Name
Risk Level
Description
Abreva Toxicity & Overdose RiskOverdosing on Rifampicin can lead to headaches, stomach pains, increased levels of lipase in the blood, nausea, indigestion, dizziness, and high levels of bilirubin.
Abreva Novel Uses: Which Conditions Have a Clinical Trial Featuring Abreva?
Currently, there are 0 active trials analyzing the potential of Abreva to address Cold Sore issues.Condition
Clinical Trials
Trial Phases
Herpes Labialis
0 Actively Recruiting
Abreva Reviews: What are patients saying about Abreva?
5Patient Review
11/15/2018 I got cold sores from my parents and have had them since I was thirteen. Abreva is always my go-to product because it really works. Just remember to wash your hands before using it!
5Patient Review
8/13/2019 Abreva always works well for me, as long as I put it on immediately after noticing a cold sore. If I wait even five minutes, it's not nearly as effective.
5Patient Review
10/4/2019 Abreva is most effective when used at the first sign of a cold sore. It cannot make existing outbreaks disappear, but it can lessen their size and duration. This product does exactly what it claims to do; I haven't found anything better.
5Patient Review
2/4/2019 I used to get cold sores multiple times a year, and they were so bad that I would have to take time off from work. But since using Abreva, I've found that it cuts the healing time by several days and prevents the formation of painful, oozing scabs. It's not a cure-all, but it makes a noticeable difference if you start treatment at the first sign of a tingle. I always keep this product on hand now - it's a life saver!
5Patient Review
5/27/2019 Abreva really helped me out when I had a cold sore come up right before my dental surgery. It cleared it right up and I didn't have to worry about anything.
Patient Q&A Section about abreva
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.How long will it take for Abreva to work?
"Abreva works to shorten the duration of pain, itching, burning, and tingling immediately after application. It is the only FDA approved nonprescription medicine that has been clinically proven to heal a cold sore in as little as 2½ days."
Answered by AI
How long do you leave Abreva on?
"Continue applying the cream for at least 10 days, or until the scab has come off. It's better not to try and peel the scab off as you could damage the new skin underneath. Wait for the scab to come off on its own."
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How many times a day should I apply Abreva?
"If you're wondering how often to use Abreva® Cream, the recommended amount is five times per day. If you miss an application time, just reapply immediately and then again after a few hours."
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What exactly does Abreva do?
"This cream can help to speed up the healing process of cold sores, as well as decrease symptoms such as tingling, pain, burning, and itching. The cream does this by blocking the virus that causes cold sores (herpes simplex) from entering healthy skin cells, and prevent it from growing in numbers."
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