Docosanol
- Dosage form
- CREAM
- Labeler
- Publix Super Markets Inc.
- Label updated
- 2025-07-15
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DOCOSANOL
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 1-866-923-4914
Label information
TAMPER-EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF THE SEAL ON THE TUBE IS PUNCTURED OR NOT VISIBLE
Label information
DIST. BY PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS, INC.,
3300 PUBLIX CORPORATE PARKWAY LAKELAND, FL 33811
MADE IN CANADA
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 g Tube Package
NDC 41415-660-03
[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]
DailyMed Set ID: 2e0a3a85-8a89-9297-e063-6294a90a403b · Version 2
NDC: 41415-660