Docosanol
Over-the-CounterNombres comerciales: Cold Sore Fever Blister Treatment
About This Medication
Topical product applied to the skin for localized treatment and symptom relief.
Principios Activos
| Ingrediente | Concentración |
|---|---|
| Docosanol | - |
Indicaciones y Uso
Dosificación y Administración
Advertencias y Precauciones
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Uses treats cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips shortens healing time and duration of symptoms: tingling, pain, burning, and/or itching
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
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
Docosanol is available over the counter (OTC) without a prescription.
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- • DailyMed — Docosanol drug label (National Library of Medicine)
- • openFDA — Docosanol label data (U.S. Food & Drug Administration)
- • RxNorm — RXCUI 797534 (NLM Normalized Drug Names)
- • NDC Directory — Docosanol (FDA National Drug Code)
Aviso Médico
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Fuentes de datos: DailyMed (NLM), openFDA, MFDS