Abreva
glycerin, lidocaine · Cream · Topical
Active ingredient
Active ingredient Docosanol 10%
Purpose
Purpose Cold sore/fever blister treatment
Uses
Uses treats cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips shortens healing time and duration of symptoms: tingling, pain, burning, and/or itching
Warnings
Warnings Allergy alert This product may cause a severe allergic reaction. Symptoms may include: hives facial swelling wheezing/difficulty breathing shock rash If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. 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 sore 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.
Do not use
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product
When using 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
Stop use and ask a doctor if your cold sore gets worse or the cold sore is not healed within 10 days
Keep out of reach of children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Directions
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
Other information
Other information store at 20 o -25 o C (68 o -77 o F) do not freeze
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients benzyl alcohol, light mineral oil, propylene glycol, purified water, sucrose distearate, sucrose stearate
Questions?
Questions or comments? Call toll-free 1-877-709-3539
Label text from the FDA structured product label by Haleon US Holdings LLC (revised Jun 20, 2024). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Docosanol in 2 products
- Glycerin in 1 product
- Lidocaine Hydrochloride in 1 product
Abreva NDC products (3)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0135-0300 | Docosanol 100 mg/g Cream | Haleon US Holdings LLC | ANDA |
| 0135-0200 | Docosanol 100 mg/g Cream | Haleon US Holdings LLC | NDA |
| 0135-0400 | Glycerin 200 mg/g; Lidocaine Hydrochloride 40 mg/g Gel | Haleon US Holdings LLC | OTC MONOGRAPH DRUG |
Frequently asked questions
What is Abreva used for?
Uses treats cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips shortens healing time and duration of symptoms: tingling, pain, burning, and/or itching
Who makes Abreva?
Abreva is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Haleon US Holdings LLC.