DOCOSANOL
- Dosage form
- CREAM
- Labeler
- Rugby Laboratories
- Label updated
- 2024-05-23
- 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 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 1-866-210-9797 Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM EST
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL
TUBE PACK
NDC 0536-1427-04
Docosanol Cream, 10%
Compare to the active ingredient in Abreva®**
Cold Sore/Fever Blister Treatment
Non-prescription Medicine to Shorten Healing Time*
Cold Sore Treatment
For Topical Use Only
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:
RUGBY® LABORATORIES
Indianapolis, IN 46268
(800) 616-2471
www.majorpharmaceuticals.com
Code No.: GUJ/DRUGS/G/25/2216
Made in India
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NDC: 0536-1427