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CARMEX Multi-Symptom 3 in 1 COLD Sore treatment External Analgesic Skin Protectant

Dosage form
CREAM
Labeler
Carma Laboratories, Inc.
Label updated
2023-10-25
Retrieved
2026-09-07
Active ingredients
BENZOCAINE · WHITE PETROLATUM
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Active Ingredients

Benzocaine 10%

White Petrolatum 44.69%

Purpose

External Analgesic

Skin Protectant

Uses

• For temporary relief of pain and itching associated with symptoms of fever blisters and cold sores • Helps prevent and protect dry, chapped lips

Warnings

For external use only

Allergy Alert: Do not use this product if you have a history of allergy to local anesthetics  such as procaine, butacaine, benzocaine, or other “caine” anesthetic

Stop use and ask a doctor or dentist if

• cold sore symptoms do not improve in 7 days

• irritation, pain, or redness persists or worsens • swelling, rash, or fever develops

Do not use on

• deep or puncture wounds • animal bites • serious burns

When using this product

keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove. Do not exceed recommended dosage.

Keep out of reach of children.

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

Using clean, dry hands apply 1 to 2 small dollops of Carmex Cold Sore product to the tip of the finger and gently apply and spread evenly to the surface of the cold sore to ensure even coverage over areas of redness. Wash hands thoroughly after application.

 Adults and children 2 years of age and older  Apply to affected area (lips) not more than 3 to 4 times daily
 Children 2-12 years of age  Should be supervised in use of this product
 Children under 2 years of age  Ask a doctor
Other Information

• Protect this product from excessive heat and direct sunlight • Store between 0° C to 28° C (32° F to 82.4° F)

Inactive Ingredients:

Polyethylene Glycol, HDI/Trimethylol Hexyllactone Crosspolymer, Titanium Dioxide, Behenyl Olivate, PPG-51 SMDI Copolymer, Mica, Synthetic Wax, Calcium Silicate, Flavor, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Silica, Tin Oxide, Iron Oxides (C.I 77491, C.I 77492, C.I. 77499)

Package Labeling:

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

DailyMed Set ID: bbf0abcd-b7d6-b5e4-e053-2995a90a5240 · Version 2
NDC: 10210-0048