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  • Abreva (docosanol)

    Hi,

    Is Abreva safe to use for cold sores in the mouth?

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    Dear shando2,

    Abreva (docosanol) is approved as an antiviral agent to treat oral-facial herpes simplex infection. This product should not be used in the eyes or on the genitalia. There have been no studies on docosanol in breastmilk; however, it not absorbed by mouth so it appears to pose little risk to a breastfeeding infant. Let me know if you have further questions.

    Sincerely,
    Cindy Pride, MSN, CPNP
    TTUHSC InfantRisk Center

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