Docosanol is a brand of Docosanol.
treats cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips shortens healing time and duration of symptoms: tingling, pain, burning, and/or itching.
From the official label (Oct 2024). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.
Ce que dit la notice officielle. Si un médecin vous l'a prescrit, suivez l'ordonnance. La notice de votre boîte prime si elle est différente.
Treats cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips shortens healing time and duration of symptoms: tingling, pain, burning, and/or itching
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 shock rash If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away. For external use only
Your cold sore gets worse or the cold sore is not healed within 10 days
Keep out of reach of children.
Prenez-le dès que vous y pensez, sauf s'il est presque l'heure de la dose suivante. Dans ce cas, sautez la dose oubliée. Ne prenez jamais deux doses à la fois pour compenser. Vérifiez votre notice, certains médicaments font exception.
Products with Docosanol as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.
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Docosanol contains Docosanol. Other brands with the same active ingredient work the same way; the dose and strength on your pack are what matter.
treats cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips shortens healing time and duration of symptoms: tingling, pain, burning, and/or itching (From the official U.S. FDA label.)
Follow your prescription or the leaflet in your pack. The official label says: 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…
In many countries Docosanol is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.
Docosanol is sold under names such as Abreva, Cold Sore Fever Blister Treatment. Brand names differ between countries.
The official label lists: your cold sore gets worse or the cold sore is not healed within 10 days Tell your doctor about any side effect that bothers you or does not go away.
The label gives a separate dose by age: children 12 years. Check the pack or ask a pharmacist.
Scan the registration number on your pack with PillVera (NAFDAC number in Nigeria, NDC in the United States, DIN in Canada), check the expiry date and buy only from licensed pharmacies.
This page shows what official sources say, in plain words. It is not medical advice: your prescription and your doctor or pharmacist come first. Brand names, strengths and rules differ between countries.