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Drug Interactions and Side Effects of Abreva  Abreva has 6 Side Effects total
0 are Life Threatening
0 Occur Most Frequently
Uses of Abreva |
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| | Abreva is also known by the generic name Docosanol
USES:
Docosanol is used to treat "cold sores/fever blisters" (herpes labialis). It can speed up healing of the sores and decrease symptoms (such as tingling, pain, burning, itching). It works by blocking the virus that causes the cold sores (herpes simplex) from entering the healthy skin cells and growing in number. This medication does not cure herpes and does not prevent passing the infection to someone else. It does not prevent a future occurrence.
Do not use this medication to treat canker sores (sores found commonly in the mouth), shingles, or genital herpes.
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Abreva has 0 Life Threatening (Critical) Side Effects |
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Abreva has 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects |
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Abreva Drug-Drug Interactions |
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| | Abreva has interactions of severe seriousness with 0 drug(s):
Abreva has interactions of serious seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Abreva has interactions of moderate seriousness with 0 drug(s).
Abreva has interactions of unknown seriousness with 0 drug(s).
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Abreva has 0 Condition Contraindications |
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| | If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Abreva.
Abreva Topical Contraindications
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Abreva has 2 related brands and strengths: |
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| | Abreva 10 % Topical Cream
Docosanol 10 % Topical Cream
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Abreva - Symptoms of overdose may include
This product may be harmful if swallowed. If swallowing or overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.
Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.
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