Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Abreva Cream
Abreva Cream
| Generic name | Docosanol |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Topical anti-infectives (viral entry blocking agent) |
| Forms | Cream (available in a tube or a pump) |
Abreva is an over-the-counter cream used on the skin to treat cold sores (fever blisters) on the lips and face caused by the herpes simplex virus.
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