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Docosanol

OTC Topical RxCUI 797534
Contents

Overview

Active ingredient
Docosanol
Route
Topical
Label date
2023-07-20

Indications and usage

Uses treats cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips shortens healing time and duration of symptoms: tingling, pain, burning, and/or itching

Purpose

Cold sore/fever blister treatment

Dosage and administration

Directions adults and children 12 years or over: wash hands before and after applying cream apply to affected area on the face or lips at the first sign of cold sore/fever blister (tingle) early treatment ensures the best results rub in gently but completely use 5 times a day until healed children under 12 years: ask a doctor

Warnings

Allergy alert This product may cause a severe allergic reaction. Symptoms may include: hives facial swelling wheezing/difficulty breathing shock rash If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. For external use only Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product When using this product apply only to the affected areas do not use in or near the eyes avoid applying directly inside your mouth do not share this product with anyone. This may spread the infection. Stop use and ask a doctor if your cold sore gets worse or the cold sore is not healed within 10 days Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Do not use

if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product

When using this product

this product apply only to the affected areas do not use in or near the eyes avoid applying directly inside your mouth do not share this product with anyone. This may spread the infection.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

and ask a doctor if your cold sore gets worse or the cold sore is not healed within 10 days

Active ingredient (label)

Docosanol 10%

Inactive ingredients

s benzyl alcohol, light mineral oil, propylene glycol, purified water, sucrose distearate, sucrose stearate

Storage and handling

Other information store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F) do not freeze

Keep out of reach of children

of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.