Docosanol

Drug Facts

Docosanol 10%

Cold sore/fever blister treatment

• treats cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips
• shortens healing time and duration of symptoms:
• tingling, pain, burning, and/or itching

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.

Label information

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 right away.

• 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

• store between 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
• do not freeze

benzyl alcohol, light mineral oil, propylene glycol, purified water, sucrose distearate and sucrose stearate

call 1-866-923-4914

TAMPER-EVIDENT: DO NOT USE IF THE SEAL ON THE TUBE IS PUNCTURED OR NOT VISIBLE

Distributed by:

Ohm Laboratories Inc.
New Brunswick, NJ 08901

Made in Canada

NDC 51672-1406-3

Compare to the active
ingredient in Abreva ^®*

Docosanol
Cream 10%

Cold Sore
Fever Blister
Treatment

Cold Sore
Treatment

Only FDA
Approved
Medicine to
Shorten
Healing Time ^✝

For Topical Use Only

Net Wt. 2 g (0.07 oz)

Dist. by: Taro Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc.
Hawthorne, NY 10532 Made in Canada

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]

[Image in the official label — see DailyMed source]