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. Syptoms 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

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 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 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°-25°C (68°-77°F). do not freeze.

Inactive ingredients

Inactive ingredients benzyl alcohol, light mineral oil, propylene glycol, purified water, sucrose distearate, sucrose stearate

Label text from the FDA structured product label by KLM Laboratories Private Limited (revised Sep 8, 2026). Long sections are shortened; the complete label is on DailyMed.

Active ingredients

Docosanol NDC products (34)

NDCStrength & formLabelerType
55301-877Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
AAFES/Your Military ExchangesANDA
55301-112Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
AAFES/Your Military ExchangesANDA
62332-682Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.ANDA
46708-682Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
Alembic Pharmaceuticals LimitedANDA
46122-800Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
Amerisource BergenANDA
58602-019Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
Aurohealth LLCANDA
63941-922Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
Best Choice (Valu Merchandisers Company)ANDA
72476-965Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
Care One (Retail Business Services, LLC.)ANDA
72476-492Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
Care One (Retail Business Services, LLC.)ANDA
72476-922Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
Care One (Retail Business Services, LLC.)ANDA
0713-0353Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
Cosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.ANDA
51316-763Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
CVS Pharmacy, Inc.ANDA
43598-044Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
Dr.Reddys' Laboratories IncANDA
21922-023Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
Encube Ethicals, Inc.ANDA
49035-259Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
EQUATE (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) (see also WAL-MART INC)ANDA
55319-922Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
Family Dollar (FAMILY WELLNESS)ANDA
61269-989Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
H2-Pharma, LLCANDA
61269-881Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
H2-Pharma, LLCANDA
84725-001Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
KLM Laboratories Private LimitedANDA
30142-286Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
KROGER COMPANYANDA
70000-0672Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
Leader/ Cardinal Health 110, Inc.ANDA
70000-0743Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
Leader/ Cardinal Health 110, Inc.ANDA
41250-867Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
MEIJER, INC.ANDA
41415-660Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
Publix Super Markets Inc.ANDA
0536-1427Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
Rugby LaboratoriesANDA
21130-770Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
Safeway, Inc.ANDA
62011-0433Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
Strategic Sourcing Services LLCANDA
51672-1406Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.ANDA
41163-724Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
United Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFIANDA
0363-8980Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
WalgreensANDA
79903-011Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
WALMART INC. (see also Equate)ANDA
79903-118Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
WALMART INC. (see also Equate)ANDA
79903-402Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
WALMART INC. (see also Equate)ANDA
73581-004Docosanol 100 mg/g
Cream
YYBA CorpANDA

Frequently asked questions

What is 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 Docosanol?

Docosanol is listed by 27 labelers in the FDA NDC directory, including AAFES/Your Military Exchanges, Alembic Pharmaceuticals Inc., Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited, Amerisource Bergen.