DOCOSANOL cream

Country: United States

Language: English

Source: NLM (National Library of Medicine)

Active ingredient:

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

Available from:

Care One (Retail Business Services, LLC.)

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

DOCOSANOL- DOCOSANOL CREAM
CARE ONE (RETAIL BUSINESS SERVICES, LLC.)
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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° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
do not freeze
_INACTIVE INGREDIENTS_
benzyl alcohol, light mineral oil, propylene glycol, purified water,
sucrose distearate,
sucrose stearate
QUESTIONS OR COMMENTS?
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PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
Compare to active ingredient in Abreva®†
Docosanol Cream 10%
COLD SORE TREATMENT
Non-prescription
medicine to shorten healing time.*
For topical use only
NET WT 2g (0.07 OZ)
†This product is not manufactured or distributed by GSK Consumer
Healthcare,
distributor of Abreva®.
RETAIN THIS INSERT FOR FULL PRODUCT USES, DIRECTION AND WARNINGS.
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