Cold Sore Treatment
Docosanol · Cream · Topical
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 cause: 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
Do not use if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product
When using this product
When using this product 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.
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 right away.
Directions
Directions 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
Inactive ingredients
Inactive ingredients benzyl alcohol, light mineral oil, propylene glycol, purified water, sucrose distearate, sucrose stearate
Questions?
Questions or Comments? Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST
Label text from the FDA structured product label by P & L Development, LLC (revised Dec 29, 2025). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.
Active ingredients
- Docosanol in 5 products
- Echinacea Angustifolia Whole in 1 product
- Sodium Chloride in 1 product
- Thuja Occidentalis Leafy Twig in 1 product
- Calendula Officinalis Flowering Top in 1 product
Cold Sore Treatment NDC products (6)
| NDC | Strength & form | Labeler | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81522-922 | Docosanol 100 mg/g Cream | FSA Store Inc. (Caring Mills) | ANDA |
| 37808-229 | Docosanol 100 mg/g Cream | H E B | ANDA |
| 59726-112 | Docosanol 100 mg/g Cream | P & L Development, LLC | ANDA |
| 59726-922 | Docosanol 100 mg/g Cream | P & L Development, LLC | ANDA |
| 59726-924 | Docosanol 100 mg/g Cream | P & L Development, LLC | ANDA |
| 51393-5013 | Echinacea Angustifolia Whole 10 [hp_X]/100mL; Sodium Chloride 10 [hp_X]/100mL; Thuja Occidentalis Leafy Twig 10… Solution/ Drops | Forces of Nature | UNAPPROVED HOMEOPATHIC |
Frequently asked questions
What is Cold Sore Treatment 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?
Cold Sore Treatment is listed by 4 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including FSA Store Inc. (Caring Mills), H E B, P & L Development, LLC, Forces of Nature.