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Blistex offers fast, effective solutions for every stage of a cold sore. Discover which product best fits your needs.

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FDA Approved Medicine to Shorten Healing Time of Cold Sores

  • Docosanol Cream 10% helps stop cold sores (HSV-1) from spreading.
  • Starts working immediately when used at the first sign.
  • Reduces the duration of pain, tingling, burning & itching of cold sores.
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2 g tube, OTC, HSA/FSA eligible.

FDA Approved Medicine to Shorten Healing Time of Cold Sores
Immediate Comfort for Cold Sore Pain

Immediate Comfort for Cold Sore Pain

  • Maximum-strength Lidocaine for rapid pain relief.
  • Soothes irritation.
  • Glycerin barrier protects against dryness and cracking.
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4.25 g tube, HSA/FSA eligible.

Complete Relief in One Kit

  • Only product currently available in market which provides two solutions for cold sores. One solution for Treatment, one solution for symptom relief – together in a kit for all usage occasions.
  • Provides a convenient pack at a value to buying both products separately
  • Includes: Blistex Cold Sore Treatment Docosanol Cream 10% + Blistex Cold Sore Fast-Acting Pain Relief.
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Complete Relief in One Kit

Compare the Options

Blistex Cold Sore Treatment Docosanol Cream 10% (CST) Blistex Cold Sore Fast-Acting Pain Relief (CSFAPR) Cold Sore Kit (CST & CSFAPR)
Healing True Color False Color True Color
Symptom Relief False Color True Color True Color
Reduced Symptom Duration True Color False Color True Color
Pain Relief False Color True Color True Color
Hydration False Color True Color True Color
Convenience True Color True Color True Color

Don’t Let Cold Sores Slow You Down

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Don’t Let Cold Sores Slow You Down

Cold sores are caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), which stays in the body and can flare up when triggered.

More than half of adults carry HSV-1, and many experience outbreaks at least once in their lifetime.

Early signs include tingling or itching on the lip, followed by blisters that break, scab, and heal.

Most cold sores heal within 7–14 days, though the first outbreak may last longer.

They appear as small, fluid-filled blisters around the lips or mouth that crust over as they heal.

You can manage symptoms with OTC creams like Blistex or prescription antivirals from a doctor.

Yes, they spread through close contact like kissing or sharing utensils, especially during outbreaks.

Stress, fatigue, illness, and sun exposure are common triggers for reactivation.

Yes, the virus stays in the body and may cause repeated outbreaks when triggered.

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Catch it Early!

Blistex Cold Sore Treatment Docosanol Cream 10% works best when applied at first tingle. Buy at a retailer near you.

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* Among some Dermatologists who recommended at least one brand for lip moisturization and treatment of chapped lips in a ProVoice® 2023 survey