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# Heals cold sores in as few as 2.5 days 10% Docosanol penetrates deep to block HSV-1 Compact 2g tube for on-the-go relief Abreva Docosanol 10% Cream Tube, FDA Approved Treatment for Cold Sore/Fever B...

**Brand:** abreva
**Price:** ₨10246
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## Summary

> 🔥 Beat cold sores before they show—fast, effective, and always ready.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Abreva Docosanol 10% Cream Tube, FDA Approved Treatment for Cold Sore/Fever B... by abreva
- **How much does it cost?** ₨10246 with free shipping
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## Best For

- abreva enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted abreva brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Symptom Soother:** Relieves tingling, burning, itching, and pain fast, so you can get back to your confident self.
- • **Portable & Discreet:** Sleek 2-gram tube fits perfectly in your bag or pocket—treat outbreaks anytime, anywhere.
- • **Fast-Track Your Healing:** Clinically proven to shorten cold sore duration to just 2.5 days—because your time is too valuable to wait.
- • **Powerful Deep Penetration:** 10% docosanol formula targets the virus at its source, stopping cold sores before they spread.
- • **Dermatologist-Recommended & FDA Approved:** Trusted by experts and backed by science for safe, effective cold sore relief.

## Overview

Abreva 10% Docosanol Cream is an FDA-approved, dermatologist-recommended cold sore treatment clinically proven to heal outbreaks in as few as 2.5 days. Its potent formula penetrates deep to block the herpes simplex virus, reducing symptoms like tingling, burning, and itching. Packaged in a convenient 2-gram tube, it’s designed for on-the-go use, making it the go-to solution for professionals who refuse to let cold sores slow them down.

## Description

Abreva 10% Docosanol is a cold sore treatment that helps shorten healing time of cold sores (1). Formulated with 10% docosanol, this fever blister and cold sore medication helps to shorten the duration of tingling, pain, burning and itching associated with cold sores if used as directed at the first sign of a tingle. Abreva Cold Sore Treatment penetrates deep (2) to create a barrier around healthy skin cells to prevent the spread of herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1). Abreva Cold Sore lip treatment is a nonprescription cold sore medicine approved by the FDA to shorten healing time to heal cold sores in as few as 2.5 days (1). This healing cream should be applied 5 times a day until your cold sore is fully healed, for a maximum of 10 days. This Abreva 10% Docosanol tube is easy to apply and take on the go for whenever you need a cold sore treatment for lips. Hormonal changes, cold weather, sunlight, stress and even just fatigue can cause all cold sores to activate. Always have Abreva on hand as it starts to work immediately and will heal cold sores faster. (1) When used at the first sign median healing time is 4.1 days, 25% of users healed in 2.5 days (2) Based on laboratory data (3) Among OTC cold sore treatments, when used at the first sign

Review: A miracle of modern science...despite the price! - I hate cold sores. I HATE them. I hate them with such unbridled fury and passion that if I were to be judged at the time of my death, and the subject of my blistering hatred came up(no pun intended), Heaven wouldn't want me, and Hell would just plain fear me. But after so many years of putting up with this plague, there is a solution. I usually get fever sores(cold sores) about 8-10 times a year. Usually every 2 months, I get a new outbreak around my lips. It could be a minor outbreak, with a simple little bump on the upper or lower lip, or a grotesque outbreak cluster of about 4-7 sores at once. Usually, these sores last 1-2 weeks, sometimes longer. The day I discovered Abreva, that all changed. As it states, Abreva cuts down the duration of cold sores quite dramatically. If you manage to detect a cold sore as it just begins to form (usually indicated by a burning or tingling sensation on the lip area), application of Abreva will possibly event prevent the outbreak entirely. Upon a breakout of sores, I find that consistent application cuts the duration of sores from 1-2 weeks to a mere 1-3 days! Don't beleive the utterly ridiculous accusations that Abreva is a placebo...this stuff works, and it works well. Aside from cutting down the duration of the sore, Abreva also releives any burning and itching you may get from them, so after a while you may not even realize that they're there. The cream is comfortable, and it doesn't sting, burn or itch after application. Though the white cream leaves a film after application, if you rub it in strongly the film disappears. Though the box recommends 4 applications a day, I usually double that to 8, and up to 10 times a day for those particularly brutal outbreaks. There are some disadvantages to Abreva, and perhaps the greatest of all: the price! desertcart.com, bless them, has this item listed at 13.99...try finding Abreva at that price anywhere else and you're in for a shocker...it usually goes for $18 on average, and we're talking a VERY small tube here. Don't let the size of the box fool you, the actual tube is less than half the size of my pinky finger! So in short, the cream is a marvel, but the price is simply outrageous. If you are plagued with cold sores on a routine basis, then its worth the price. If not, then I can't justify spending $18 on Abreva if you only get cold sores once in a blue moon. But like I said, thank you desertcart for the much cheaper price! Another disadvantage is that the tube tends to leak. Upon opening the tube for the first time, the cream tends to stat pushing itself out. When you open the tube for next use, you may find that alot of the cream has been squished into the cap, and that more of it will push out immediately upon the cap being removed. This leads to a lot of waste of the product. Another disadvantage is that the cream is virtually ineffective at treating cold sores that appear on the underside of the lip closer to the inside of your mouth, mainly because you'll end up inadvertantly licking the cream off or it will get washed away by your saliva. Finally, the cream dries your lips up quite alot...I would recommend using chapstick to moisturize your lips while using Abreva, because they will become very dry and chapped with continued usage. Overall, Abreva is one of the greatest things to happen to us cold sore slaves ever. Herpicin-L is utterly useless, Campophenique does little more than burn, dry out and taste awful, and chapstick only exacerbates the sore. Abreva is the way to go. If you can justify shelling out the cash for Abreva, then by all means, do it. Those of us that get multiple outbreaks a year will love it. Others who rarely get them needn't apply, unless the breakout is particularly brutal.
Review: Wonderful for instant relief overall - Great overall, very quick acting and helps diminish blisters spot on, feels comforting and so effective.

## Features

- Number 1 Cold Sore Brand: One 0.07 oz tube of Abreva 10% Docosanol Cold Sore Treatment
- Can Heal in 2.5 Days: Fever blister lip cream contains 10% docosanol to shorten the duration of cold sore symptoms (1)
- Nothing Heals Your Cold Sore Faster: Cold sore treatment penetrates deep into skin to tackle cold sores at their source (1, 2, 3)
- Clinically Proven to Shorten Duration of Symptoms: Cold sore product shortens duration of tingling, pain, burning and itching associated with cold sores (1)
- Portable Cold Sore Product: Packaged in a convenient tube for on the go cold sore treatment
- Number 1 Dermatologist Recommended Cold Sore Treatment: Abreva Cream is a nonprescription cold sore medicine approved by the FDA to shorten healing time (1)
- HSA and FSA eligible product

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN  | B000056OWW |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (5,015) |
| Date First Available  | January 1, 1999 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item model number  | 080130 |
| Manufacturer  | Haleon US Services Inc. |
| Product Dimensions  | 3.44 x 0.81 x 4.75 inches; 0.07 ounces |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Abreva
- **Item Weight:** 2 Grams
- **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 3.44 x 0.81 x 4.75 inches
- **Product Benefits:** Soothing
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Fever,Cold,Cold Sore

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: What's the expiration date?**
A: I ordered last in January this year and the expiration date on the tube is Aug 2018.

**Q: What are the age limitations? Under 12 need a doctor consultation?**
A: That I don't know. But works like a charm. A very tiny amount needed. The tube is tiny and gore8s along way.

**Q: Does this work after the blisters appear?**
A: Absolutely. I've had the occasion over the past, probably 5 years, to having used it about once or twice a year. It will help reduce a blister fairly quickly and if you feel a blister coming on and apply it to the spot it will often times never progress to a blister. Go away over night. I have never had a blister right on my lip(s) but off to the side of my lips so it is easy to keep the area covered with the Abreva.  2-3 applications and the blister or bump has gone away. I think they do offer a patch that can be used on the lips so the Abreva doesn't get wiped off.

**Q: Can this be used on the face?**
A: I use it on my lips which is where I generally have flare-ups. I imagine it can be used on any break out.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A miracle of modern science...despite the price!
*by M***O on August 15, 2005*

I hate cold sores. I HATE them. I hate them with such unbridled fury and passion that if I were to be judged at the time of my death, and the subject of my blistering hatred came up(no pun intended), Heaven wouldn't want me, and Hell would just plain fear me. But after so many years of putting up with this plague, there is a solution. I usually get fever sores(cold sores) about 8-10 times a year. Usually every 2 months, I get a new outbreak around my lips. It could be a minor outbreak, with a simple little bump on the upper or lower lip, or a grotesque outbreak cluster of about 4-7 sores at once. Usually, these sores last 1-2 weeks, sometimes longer. The day I discovered Abreva, that all changed. As it states, Abreva cuts down the duration of cold sores quite dramatically. If you manage to detect a cold sore as it just begins to form (usually indicated by a burning or tingling sensation on the lip area), application of Abreva will possibly event prevent the outbreak entirely. Upon a breakout of sores, I find that consistent application cuts the duration of sores from 1-2 weeks to a mere 1-3 days! Don't beleive the utterly ridiculous accusations that Abreva is a placebo...this stuff works, and it works well. Aside from cutting down the duration of the sore, Abreva also releives any burning and itching you may get from them, so after a while you may not even realize that they're there. The cream is comfortable, and it doesn't sting, burn or itch after application. Though the white cream leaves a film after application, if you rub it in strongly the film disappears. Though the box recommends 4 applications a day, I usually double that to 8, and up to 10 times a day for those particularly brutal outbreaks. There are some disadvantages to Abreva, and perhaps the greatest of all: the price! Amazon.com, bless them, has this item listed at 13.99...try finding Abreva at that price anywhere else and you're in for a shocker...it usually goes for $18 on average, and we're talking a VERY small tube here. Don't let the size of the box fool you, the actual tube is less than half the size of my pinky finger! So in short, the cream is a marvel, but the price is simply outrageous. If you are plagued with cold sores on a routine basis, then its worth the price. If not, then I can't justify spending $18 on Abreva if you only get cold sores once in a blue moon. But like I said, thank you Amazon for the much cheaper price! Another disadvantage is that the tube tends to leak. Upon opening the tube for the first time, the cream tends to stat pushing itself out. When you open the tube for next use, you may find that alot of the cream has been squished into the cap, and that more of it will push out immediately upon the cap being removed. This leads to a lot of waste of the product. Another disadvantage is that the cream is virtually ineffective at treating cold sores that appear on the underside of the lip closer to the inside of your mouth, mainly because you'll end up inadvertantly licking the cream off or it will get washed away by your saliva. Finally, the cream dries your lips up quite alot...I would recommend using chapstick to moisturize your lips while using Abreva, because they will become very dry and chapped with continued usage. Overall, Abreva is one of the greatest things to happen to us cold sore slaves ever. Herpicin-L is utterly useless, Campophenique does little more than burn, dry out and taste awful, and chapstick only exacerbates the sore. Abreva is the way to go. If you can justify shelling out the cash for Abreva, then by all means, do it. Those of us that get multiple outbreaks a year will love it. Others who rarely get them needn't apply, unless the breakout is particularly brutal.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful for instant relief overall
*by R***S on January 29, 2026*

Great overall, very quick acting and helps diminish blisters spot on, feels comforting and so effective.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ THIS WORKS!!
*by H***A on November 19, 2025*

I am SO impressed. I am not usually one to leave a review, but I feel I have to share as I know how upsetting, painful and frustrating cold sores can be. I have been dealing with them my entire life, and just this year I have gotten eight... I have used everything under the sun (OTC products, dr prescribed acyclovir cream and valacyclovir pills, tea tree oil, red lights, aquaphor and more that I do not even remember). From a young age, I tried Abreva and Lysine and my dr led me to believe they did not work and I need prescriptions. I decided to change up my normal routine and try Abreva again in conjunction with Acculip Cold Sore Patches. This combo = perfection. I started using both 24 hours after I got a pretty large cold sore on my top lip. After just one day of using these, it had gone down in size substantially and the pain was almost gone. It also helped me not touch or focus on it as much which is of course so important as they are very contagious. It also blended with my skin color so well. This morning (Day 4), my cold sore is completely GONE. (My skin is still red and sensitive so still continuing with aquaphor to heal, but the sore is gone!!!!!) For reference also, I got a cold sore on 11/9/2025 under my nose and got this one on 11/16/2025. The first one still has a scab on my nose and this most recent one is gone. Imagine If I had started this combo when I first feel it coming through... (unfortunately I was traveling and did not have these products on hand). Highly recommend.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Abreva Docosanol 10% Cream Tube, FDA Approved Treatment for Cold Sore/Fever Blister, 2 grams
- Mederma Fever Blister Discreet Healing Patch - A Patch That Protects and Conceals Cold Sores - 15 Count
- Lyranda® - Lysine Cold Sore Treatment - Chewable L-Lysine Tablets - Faster Absorption and Better Hygiene

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