COLD SORE FEVER BLISTER TREATMENT- docosanol cream

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

DOCOSANOL (UNII: 9G1OE216XY) (DOCOSANOL - UNII:9G1OE216XY)

Available from:

FSA Store Inc. (Caring Mills)

Administration route:

TOPICAL

Prescription type:

OTC DRUG

Therapeutic indications:

Cold sore/fever blister treatment - treats cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips - shortens healing time and duration of symptoms - tingling, pain, burning, and/or itching -  if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product - your cold sore gets worse or the cold sore is not healed within 10 days

Authorization status:

Abbreviated New Drug Application

Summary of Product characteristics

COLD SORE FEVER BLISTER TREATMENT- DOCOSANOL CREAM
FSA STORE INC. (CARING MILLS)
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DOCOSANOL CREAM, 10%
_ACTIVE INGREDIENT_
Docosanol 10%
_PURPOSE_
Cold sore/fever blister treatment
_USES_
treats cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips
shortens healing time and duration of symptoms
tingling, pain, burning, and/or itching
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
right away.
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
OTHER INFORMATION
store at 20° - 25°C (68° - 77°F)
do not freeze
INACTIVE INGREDIENTS
benzyl alcohol, light mineral oil, propylene glycol, purified water,
sucrose distearate,
sucrose stearate
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
*Compare to the active ingredient in Abreva
Docosanol Cream, 10%
Cold sore/fever blister treatment
Only FDA approved medicine to shorten healing time
Cold sore treatment
NET WT
g (oz)
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline
Consumer
Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC, distributor of Abreva .
Docosanol Cream, 10% contains the only OTC med