Cold Sore

Nature’s remedy for fast, effective cold sore relief

Honevo® Cold Sore is a natural, science-backed topical treatment made with 90% medical-grade kānuka honey. Developed by HoneyLab and clinically trialled in New Zealand, it’s a powerful alternative to pharmaceutical creams, safe, soothing, and proven.

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Why is it so good?

• As effective as Acyclovir cream (the pharmaceutical gold standard)
• Natural, medical-grade kānuka honey formulation
• Backed by New Zealand’s largest cold sore clinical trial
• Safe to swallow, great tasting, easy to use
• No synthetic additives
• Made in New Zealand by Honey Lab, world leaders in medical honey research

How it works

• Proven effectiveness - Honey is effective against HSV
• Wound healing – Kānuka honey promotes tissue repair
• Comfortable – Soothes swelling and discomfort
• Physicochemical defence – Honey’s low pH, high sugar content, and hydrogen peroxide create an inhospitable environment for viruses and bacteria
• Glycerine – Improves spreadability and keeps the product temperature-stable
• Natural – 100% natural ingredients

How to use

• Apply at least 5 times per day to the affected area, can be applied more often
• Start at the first sign of tingling or redness for best results
• Continue use until the cold sore has fully healed
• Do not reuse for another outbreak - one tube = one outbreak
• Safe for use when pregnant or breastfeeding
• It’s edible, safe to swallow, and has a pleasant taste

Clinical Results

In a 952-person randomised controlled trial published in BMJ Open, Honevo® was shown to be just as effective as 5% Acyclovir cream for treating cold sores.

Key findings:

• Equal healing times
• Similar pain relief outcomes
• High user satisfaction and acceptability
• No serious adverse events
• Non-inferior to Acyclovir in all clinical measures