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Docosanol

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.

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Vendido sem receita médica em alguns países Topical

Docosanol: quick answers

Used for
Treats cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips shortens healing time and duration of symptoms: tingling, pain, burning, and/or itching.
Usual adult dose
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).
Children
Children under 12 years: ask a doctor.
Prescription
Sold without prescription in the United States; rules differ by country.

From the official label (Oct 2024). Your prescription and pharmacist come first.

How to use Docosanol

O que diz a bula oficial. Se um médico receitou, siga a receita. Se a bula da sua caixa for diferente, vale a da sua caixa.

Para quem é

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

Como tomar e com que frequência
  • 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
While you are taking it
  • Apply only to the 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 the infection
Talk to a doctor first if

if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product

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

Possíveis efeitos colaterais

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

How to store it

Keep out of reach of children.

Se esquecer uma dose

Tome assim que lembrar, a menos que esteja quase na hora da próxima dose. Nesse caso, pule a dose esquecida. Nunca tome duas doses de uma vez para compensar. Confira a bula, pois alguns medicamentos são diferentes.

From the official U.S. FDA label for this active ingredient. Your pack may have a different strength, so always read its leaflet. If a doctor prescribed it, follow the prescription. Ask a pharmacist if you are unsure. Label dated 2024-10-17.

Same medicine, other brands

Products with Docosanol as the active ingredient. Names differ between countries.

Check your pack of Docosanol

Type the registration number on the pack, or scan it with your camera.

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Restam 3 verificações grátis hoje Official sources: U.S. FDA · EMA (EU) · Health Canada · WHO alerts

Questions about Docosanol

What is in Docosanol?

Docosanol contains Docosanol. Other brands with the same active ingredient work the same way; the dose and strength on your pack are what matter.

What is Docosanol used for?

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.)

How do I take Docosanol?

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…

Do I need a prescription for Docosanol?

In many countries Docosanol is sold without a prescription in some strengths. Rules differ by country, so ask a pharmacist.

What brands contain Docosanol?

Docosanol is sold under names such as Abreva, Cold Sore Fever Blister Treatment. Brand names differ between countries.

What are the side effects of Docosanol?

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.

Can children take Docosanol?

The label gives a separate dose by age: children 12 years. Check the pack or ask a pharmacist.

How can I check that my Docosanol is genuine?

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.

Sources

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.