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Docosanol

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Rite Aid Corporation
Label updated
2024-04-03
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
DOCOSANOL
View original label and images on DailyMed ↗
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?

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

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Compare to the active ingredient in Abreva®†

COLD SORE/FEVER BLISTER TREATMENT

DOCOSANOL CREAM, 10%

  • Only FDA approved medicine to shorten healing time*
  • Cold sore treatment

NET WT 2g (0.07 oz)

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC, distributor of Abreva®.

*Docosanol Cream, 10% contains the only OTC 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: RITE AID,

200 NEWBERRY COMMONS

ETTERS, PA 17319

Package label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 4320ff38-b89f-4b1a-802a-7d7020019442 · Version 3
NDC: 11822-3450