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Once you have a cold sore erupt, you will most likely be ready to get rid of it as soon as you possibly are able to. You have several options of treating and getting rid of cold sores. There is only one topical agent that you can buy over the counter that will shorten the duration of a cold sore. This agent is called Abreva. There are a couple of other agents that you can buy over the counter, but they will only lessen your symptoms, they will not affect the healing time. You can also choose to get a prescription from a medical doctor. He or she can prescribe topical agents or oral pills to help you get rid of the cold sore.