tspice21's Full Review: Abreva Cold Sore/Fever Blister Treatment .07oz
This is the only cold sore treatment I have found that actually shows dramatic results. I have suffered with cold sores for 26 years. Growing up, I tried using vitamin E topically and taking L-lysine (an antiviral vitamin). These measures helped some, but the cold sore still typically lasted more than a week from that first tingle to the last of the scab. I recently tried Banadyne-3, which is a liquid topical treatment in a plastic bottle with a sponge tip applicator. I found that Banadyne-3 worked well as an anesthetic, but did nothing to reduce or eliminate the cold sore.
I finally got frustrated with cold sores during my last outbreak and read information on the web about some of the topical treatments. Abreva’s claims are the most dramatic, so I printed a $2 coupon from the website (which you WILL want to do) and bought a tube for $9 after the coupon. When I opened the box, I immediately felt like I had been cheated because a little tube only about 1.5 inches long (0.07 ounces) fell into my hand. I quickly found out that this tube should last me for at least 20 – 30 outbreaks, so I feel it is worth the money.
After the initial shock, I began using it on 2 cold sores: one that was beginning to scab and another that was just tingling. After about 3-4 days of use (applying probably 8-10 times a day), the sore that had scabbed over was mostly gone and the sore that was tingling was no where to be found. The cream is very light and leaves no greasy feeling. The only improvement I would make is to add an anesthetic (similar to Banadyne-3).
NOTE: One property I found by accident is that the cream is extremely sensitive to temperature. I kept the tube in my pants pocket and opened it when it was warm. The cream went everywhere from the pressure increase. Be careful where you store the tube as you do not want to waste any of this pricey cream.
The same thing will happen if the tube is squashed/bent.
Info from the box
Product Description
Docosanol 10% Cream. Cold Sore/Fever Blister Treatment. Only non-prescription cold sore medicine approved by the FDA to shorten healing time. No. 1 pharmacist recommended. Made in USA.
Safety Information
For external use only. Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product. When using this product apply only to affected areas; do not use in or near the eyes; avoid applying directly inside your mouth; do not share this product with anyone. This may spread infection. Stop use and ask a doctor if your cold sore gets worse or the cold store is not healed within 10 days. Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Indications
Treats cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips. Shortens healing time and duration of symptoms: tingling, pain, burning and/or itching.
Ingredients
Active Ingredient: Docosanol (10%). Inactive Ingredients: Benzyl Alcohol, Light Mineral Oil, Propylene Glycol, Purified Water, Sucrose Distearate, Sucrose Stearate.
Directions
Adults and Children 12 Years or Over: Wash hands before and after applying cream. Apply to affected area on face or lips at the first sign of cold sore/fever blister (tingle). Early treatment ensures the best results. Rub in gently but completely. Use 5 times a day until healed. Children Under 12 Years: Ask a doctor. Store at 20-25 degrees C (68 to 77 degrees F). Do not freeze.
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