Cold Sore Treatment Docosanol

Docosanol · Cream · Topical

Over the counter

Active ingredient

Active ingredient Docosanol 10%

Purpose

Purpose Cold sore/ fever blister treatment

Uses

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

Warnings

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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Do not use

Do not use If you are allergic to any ingredient in this product

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

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 (1-800-222-1222) right away.

Directions

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

Questions?

Questions or comments? www.blistex.com

Label text from the FDA structured product label by Blistex Inc. (revised Apr 11, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Cold Sore Treatment Docosanol NDC products (1)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
10157-2124Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
Blistex Inc.ANDA

Frequently asked questions

What is Cold Sore Treatment Docosanol used for?

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

Who makes Cold Sore Treatment Docosanol?

Cold Sore Treatment Docosanol is listed by 1 labeler in the FDA NDC directory, including Blistex Inc..