DOCOSANOL
- Dosage form
- CREAM
- Labeler
- CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
- Label updated
- 2026-03-13
- 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 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 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 ingredient
benzyl alcohol, light mineral oil, propylene glycol, purified water, sucrose distearate, sucrose stearate.
Questions or Comments?
Call 1-866-210-9797 Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM EST
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
PUMP PACK
NDC 51316-763-64
COLD SORE TREATMENT
Docosanol Cream, 10%
Cold Sore/Fever Blister Treatment
Compare to the active ingredient in Abreva®*
Portable Convenient Pump
Non-Prescription Medicine to Shorten Healing Time†
Cold sore treatment.
For topical use only.
Read inside fold-out for full details.
NET WT 2g (0.07 OZ)
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Abreva®.
†Contains the only non-prescription cold sore medicine approved by the FDA to shorten healing time and duration of symptoms.
RETAIN THIS INSERT FOR FULL PRODUCT USES, DIRECTIONS AND WARNINGS
Distributed by:
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
© 2025 CVS/pharmacy
CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS V-38892
Made in India
Code No.: GUJ/DRUGS/G/25/2216
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
TUBE PACK
NDC 51316-763-04
COLD SORE TREATMENT
Docosanol Cream, 10%
Cold Sore/Fever Blister Treatment
Compare to the active ingredient in Abreva®*
Non-Prescription Medicine to Shorten Healing Time†
Cold sore treatment.
For topical use only.
Read inside fold-out for full details.
NET WT 2g (0.07 OZ)
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Abreva®.
†Contains the only non-prescription cold sore medicine approved by the FDA to shorten healing time and duration of symptoms.
RETAIN THIS INSERT FOR FULL PRODUCT USES, DIRECTIONS AND WARNINGS
Distributed by:
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
© 2025 CVS/pharmacy
CVS.com®1-800-SHOP CVS V-38892
Made in India
Code No.: GUJ/DRUGS/G/25/2216
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
TUBE PACK
NDC 51316-763-02
COLD SORE TREATMENT
Docosanol Cream, 10%
Cold Sore/Fever Blister Treatment
Compare to the active ingredient in Abreva®*
Non-Prescription Medicine to Shorten Healing Time†
Cold sore treatment.
For topical use only.
Read inside fold out for full details.
NET WT 2g (0.07 0Z)
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Abreva®.
†Contains the only non-prescription cold sore medicine approved by the FDA to shorten healing time and duration of symptoms.
RETAIN THIS INSERT FOR FULL PRODUCT USES, DIRECTIONS AND WARNINGS
Distributed by:
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
© 2025 CVS/pharmacy
CVS.com®1-800-SHOP CVS V-38990
Made in India
Code No.: GUJ/DRUGS/G/25/2216
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
PUMP PACK
NDC 51316-763-62
COLD SORE TREATMENT
Docosanol Cream, 10%
Cold Sore/Fever Blister Treatment
Compare to the active ingredient in Abreva®*
Portable Convenient Pump
Non-Prescription Medicine to Shorten Healing Time†
Cold sore treatment.
For topical use only.
Read inside fold-out for full details.
NET WT 2g (0.07 OZ)
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Abreva®.
†Contains the only non-prescription cold sore medicine approved by the FDA to shorten healing time and duration of symptoms.
RETAIN THIS INSERT FOR FULL PRODUCT USES, DIRECTIONS AND WARNINGS
Distributed by:
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
© 2025 CVS/pharmacy
CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS V-38990
Made in India
Code No.: GUJ/DRUGS/G/25/2216
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
TWIN TUBE PACK
NDC 51316-763-03
COLD SORE TREATMENT
Docosanol Cream, 10%
Cold Sore/Fever Blister Treatment
Compare to the active ingredient in Abreva®*
Non-Prescription Medicine to Shorten Healing Time†
Cold sore treatment.
For topical use only.
Read inside fold-out for full details.
NET WT 2x2g (0.07 OZ), TOTAL NET WT 4g (0.14 OZ)
*This product is not manufactured or distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Abreva®.
†Contains the only non-prescription cold sore medicine approved by the FDA to shorten healing time and duration of symptoms.
RETAIN THIS INSERT FOR FULL PRODUCT USES, DIRECTIONS AND WARNINGS
Distributed by:
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895
© 2025 CVS/pharmacy
CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS V-38990
Made in India
Code No.: GUJ/DRUGS/G/25/2216
DailyMed Set ID: 336b515c-5e7b-4ece-a94f-f8d8e9ce6a7b · Version 5
NDC: 51316-763