What AI says about Abreva
Data as of Oct 22, 2026Based on 5,008 AI responses
Reviewed by Dimitry Apollonsky
AI summary
Abreva is an over-the-counter cold sore treatment that includes cream and rapid pain relief gel formulas designed to shorten healing time.
1%
of AI answers about Abreva and its rivals · since Jul 5
The market map
Emergency Preparedness and First AidMentioned in
- 1NexcareMentioned in 20%Avg. position 5.2
- 1AbrevaMentioned in 16%Avg. position 2.1
- 3Band-AidMentioned in 15%Avg. position 3.9
- 3Crisis Prevention InstituteMentioned in 14%Avg. position 2.8
- 3MepilexMentioned in 14%Avg. position 5.6
- 33MMentioned in 13%Avg. position 5.9
- 3CVSMentioned in 12%Avg. position 3.8
- 3Arcturus GearMentioned in 12%Avg. position 3.8
- 3MedlineMentioned in 12%Avg. position 4.6
- 11LivingWorks ASISTMentioned in 9%Avg. position 3.6
- 11Smith & NephewMentioned in 9%Avg. position 8.4
- 11Campho-PheniqueMentioned in 8%Avg. position 4.4
- 11PendletonMentioned in 8%Avg. position 4.3
- 11Mental Health First AidMentioned in 7%Avg. position 6.5
Questions and answers
- Mentioned in
- I'm getting horrible cold sores this winter. What is the most effective over-the-counter cold sore medicine?on this question100%
Excerpts where Abreva appeared in the AI's answer
ChatGPT SearchOct 7, 2026, ChatGPT Search the best-supported OTC option in the U.S. is docosanol 10% cream (brand name Abreva or a generic equivalent)
ChatGPT SearchSep 23, 2026, ChatGPT Search The most effective OTC option is docosanol 10% cream (Abreva or a generic).
How AI describes Abreva
Common descriptions
most effective · fda-approved · gold standard · shorten healing time · shortens healing time · best
Question: I'm getting horrible cold sores this winter. What is the most effective over-the-counter cold sore medicine?
ChatGPT SearchOct 7, 2026
the best-supported OTC option in the U.S. is docosanol 10% cream (brand name Abreva or a generic equivalent)
ChatGPT SearchSep 23, 2026
The most effective OTC option is docosanol 10% cream (Abreva or a generic).
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Where AI mentions Abreva
Position in answers
- Named first100%
- 2nd or 3rd0%
- Later0%
Each engine’s share of its own answers across Abreva’s markets · since Jul 5
- ChatGPT Search1%
- Google AI Mode1%
Other brands in Emergency Preparedness and First Aid
Rank
Sources AI cites
abreva.com 7%Other sites 93%
- 14%
- Cold Sore Medicine Overview - GoodRx · 9% (opens in a new tab)
- Lysine vs. Abreva: How They Compare for Cold Sores - GoodRx · 3% (opens in a new tab)
- Abreva (Docosanol): Uses, Directions, FAQs & More - GoodRx · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Abreva vs. Valtrex for Cold Sores - Valacyclovir - GoodRx · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Herpes Cream: Prescription and OTC Topical Herpes Treatments - GoodRx · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- HSV-1 vs. HSV-2: Differences in Symptoms, Causes, and Treatment · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Owned7%
- Abreva Cold Sore Cream Treatment | Abreva · 4% (opens in a new tab)
- Abreva Cold Sore Medication and Pain Relief | Abreva · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Cold Sore Treatments: How to Treat a Cold Sore · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Abreva Cold Sore Cream Treatment | Abreva · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Abreva Reviews: Cold Sore Treatment Reviews · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 4%
- Amazon.com: Abreva Docosanol 10% Cold Sore Treatment, 0.07 oz Pump Bottle | Only FDA Approved Medicine to Shorten Healing Time, Lip Cream for Cold Sores and Fever Blisters : Health & Household · 2% (opens in a new tab)
- Amazon.com: Abreva Cream | Only FDA Approved Medicine to Shorten Healing Time, Lip Cream for Cold Sores and Fever Blisters : Health & Household · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- Abreva Cold Sore Treatment .07 Oz - Amazon.com · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Amazon.com: Abreva Cold Sore Treatment Rapid Pain Relief Cream ... · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- 3%
- Docosanol Cream, 10% · 1% (opens in a new tab)
- DailyMed - DOCOSANOL cream · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Label: ABREVA- docosanol cream · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- Docosanol Cream, 10% · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- DailyMed - DOCOSANOL cream · <1% (opens in a new tab)
- DailyMed - COLD SORE FEVER BLISTER- docosanol cream · <1% (opens in a new tab)
The page AI cites most for Abreva
