cold sore treatment: docosanol cream 10%

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SPL

SPL Set ID bcdd51a9-210c-4d92-b67e-e3ac16c99812

Route

topical

Published

Effective Date 2025-04-11

Document Type 34390-5 HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL

Drug Facts

Composition & Product

Active Ingredients

docosanol (100 mg)

Inactive Ingredients

benzyl alcohol light mineral oil propylene glycol water sucrose distearate sucrose stearate

Identifiers & Packaging

Marketing Status

anda active Since 2025-05-01

Purpose

Cold sore/ fever blister treatment

Description

Drug Facts

Medication Information

Uses

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

Purpose

Cold sore/ fever blister treatment

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

Description

Drug Facts

Section 42229-5

Drug Facts

Section 50565-1

Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Do Not Use

If you are allergic to any ingredient in this product

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

Active Ingredient

Docosanol 10%

Questions Or Comments?

www.blistex.com

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.

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

Structured Label Content

Uses

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

Purpose

Cold sore/ fever blister treatment

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 (Other information)

store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F).
do not freeze

Inactive Ingredients (Inactive ingredients)

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

Section 42229-5 (42229-5)

Drug Facts

Section 50565-1 (50565-1)

Keep out of reach of children

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Do Not Use (Do not use)

If you are allergic to any ingredient in this product

Allergy Alert (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

Active Ingredient (Active ingredient)

Docosanol 10%

Questions Or Comments? (Questions or comments?)

www.blistex.com

When Using 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 (Stop use and ask a doctor if)

your cold sore gets worse or the cold sore is not healed within 10 days.

Principal Display Panel 2 G Tube Blister Pack (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

Advanced Ingredient Data

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Raw Label Data

All Sections (JSON)

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Source: dailymed · Ingested: 2026-02-15T12:06:02.316390 · Updated: 2026-03-14T23:08:30.723878