Cold Sore Treatment Docosanol
- Dosage form
- CREAM
- Labeler
- Blistex Inc.
- Label updated
- 2025-04-11
- Retrieved
- 2026-09-07
- Active ingredients
- DOCOSANOL
Label information
Drug Facts
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 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 infection.
Stop use and ask a doctor if
- your cold sore gets worse or the cold sore is not healed within 10 days.
Label information
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 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 and sucrose stearate
Questions or comments?
www.blistex.com
Label information
Distributed by: Blistex Inc.,
P.O. Box 5392, Oak Brook, IL 60522-5392
PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2 g Tube Blister Pack
NDC 10157-2124-2
Blistex®
DERMATOLOGIST RECOMMENDED
NEW
COLD SORE
TREATMENT
Docosanol Cream 10%
COLD SORE / FEVER BLISTER TREATMENT
+
FDA APPROVED MEDICINE
to Shorten Healing Time*
For Topical Use Only
NET WT. 2 g (0.07 oz)
#C010319
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NDC: 10157-2124