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DOCOSANOL Dailymed

  1. Human OTC
    • Drug Classes
  3. Rugby Laboratories

Generic: docosanol

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Active Ingredient

Docosanol 10%

Purpose

Cold sore/fever buler treatment

Uses

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

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 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 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 right away.

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 buler (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

  • store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F)
  • do not freeze

Inactive Ingredients

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

Questions Or Comments?

Call 1-866-210-9797 Monday-Friday 9AM-6PM EST

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NDC 0536-1427-04

Docosanol Cream, 10%

Compare to the active ingredient in Abreva®**

Cold Sore/Fever Buler Treatment

Non-prescription Medicine to Shorten Healing Time*

Cold Sore Treatment

For Topical Use Only

NET WT 2g (0.07 oz)

**This product is not manufactured or distributed by GSK Consumer Healthcare, distributor of Abreva®.

*Contains the only non-prescription cold sore medicine approved by the FDA to shorten healing time and duration of symptoms.

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Distributed by:

RUGBY® LABORATORIES

Indianapolis, IN 46268

(800) 616-2471

www.majorpharmaceuticals.com

Code No.: GUJ/DRUGS/G/25/2216

Made in India

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