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Docosanol

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
YYBA Corp
Label updated
2026-07-20
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCOSANOL
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
Label information

Drug Facts

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.

Label information

For external use only

Do not use

  • if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product

When using this product

  • apply only to 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 infection.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

  • your cold sore gets worse or the cold sore is not healed within 10 days

Label information

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 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 between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
  • do not freeze
Inactive ingredients

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

Questions or comments?

call 1-866-933-6337

Label information

TAMPER-EVIDENT:DO NOT USE IF THE SEAL ON THE TUBE IS PUNCTURED OR NOT VISIBLE

Label information

Dist. by: Wellspring Meds
Airmont, NY 10952

Made in Canada

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2g Tube Package

Compare to the active

ingredient in Abreva ®*

Docosanol
Cream 10%

Cold Sore
Fever Blister
Treatment

For Topical Use Only

Net Wt. 2 g (0.07 oz)

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 289e5003-7d08-c141-e063-6394a90abca3 · Version 4
NDC: 73581-004