Cold Sore Fever Blister Treatment
- Dosage form
- CREAM
- Labeler
- The Kroger Co.
- Label updated
- 2024-10-17
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DOCOSANOL
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
- 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.
Directions
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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 1-800-632-6900
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COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT IN ABREVA® COLD SORE TREATMENT PUMP†
Docosanol Cream, 10%
Cold Sore/Fever Blister Treatment
Only FDA-approved medicine to shorten healing time*
Portable convenient pump
NET WT 2 g (0.07 oz)
*Docosanol Cream, 10% contains the only OTC medicine approved by the FDA to shorten healing time and duration of symptoms.
*Abreva® is a registered trademark of Haleon UK IP Limited
RETAIN THIS INSERT FOR FULL PRODUCT USES, DIRECTIONS AND WARNINGS
DISTRIBUTED BY THE KROGER CO.
CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202
Package Label
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NDC: 30142-869