ABREVA docosanol DOCOSANOL DOCOSANOL BENZYL ALCOHOL LIGHT MINERAL OIL PROPYLENE GLYCOL WATER SUCROSE DISTEARATE SUCROSE STEARATE
Drug Facts
Composition & Profile
Identifiers & Packaging
HOW SUPPLIED Product: 50090-3476 NDC: 50090-3476-0 2 g in a TUBE; docosanol Label Image
- HOW SUPPLIED Product: 50090-3476 NDC: 50090-3476-0 2 g in a TUBE
- docosanol Label Image
Overview
Uses • treats cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips • shortens healing time and duration of symptoms: • tingling, pain, burning, and/or itching
Indications & Usage
Uses • treats cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips • shortens healing time and duration of symptoms: • tingling, pain, burning, and/or itching
Dosage & Administration
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
Warnings & Precautions
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 Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Purpose
Purpose Cold sore/fever blister treatment
Do Not Use
Do not use • if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product
When Using
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 & Ask a Doctor
Stop use and ask a doctor if • your cold sore gets worse or the cold sore is not healed within 10 days
Keep Out of Reach of Children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Storage & Handling
Other information • store at 20 o -25 o C (68 o -77 o F) • do not freeze
Questions
Questions or comments? Call toll-free 1-877-709-3539
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