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Cold Sore Fever Blister Treatment

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Walgreens
Label updated
2026-07-09
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
  • 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
  • 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

Principal Display Panel

Compare to the active ingredient Abreva®††

Docosanol Cream, 10%

COLD SORE / FEVER

BLISTER TREATMENT

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

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.

††This product is not manufactured or distributed by Haleon UK IP Limited, owner of the registered trademark Abreva®.

RETAIN THIS INSERT FOR FULL PRODUCT USES, DIRECTIONS AND WARNINGS

DISTRIBUTED BY: WALGREEN CO.

200 WILMOT RD., DEERFIELD, IL 60015

walgreens.com

Package Label

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: 518bd432-f0d0-4fc4-944c-b9d1a01e2064 · Version 8
NDC: 0363-6510