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DOCOSANOL 10% CREAM


ACTIVE INGREDIENT(S)

Docosanol 10%


PURPOSE

Cold sore/fever blister treatment


USE(S)

  • treats cold sores/fever blisters 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.

Syptoms may include:

If an allergic reaction occurs, stop use and seek medical help right away.

For external use only

  • hives
  • facial swelling
  • wheezing/difficulty breathing
  • shock
  • rash

DO NOT USE

When using this product

  • if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product

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

If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.


DIRECTIONS

adults and children 12 years or over:

children under 12 years : ask a doctor

  • 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

STORAGE

do not freeze

  • store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F)

INACTIVE INGREDIENTS

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


FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS:


For Pump Bottle

How to use your Docosanol Cream, 10% Pump - Adults and children 12 years and over can use Docosanol Cream, 10%. - Docosanol Cream, 10% should be used five times a day until the cold sore is healed. Apply it directly to the cold sore at the first sign of a tingle, redness, bump or itch for best results. - If you wish, you can apply cosmetics such as lipstick over Docosanol Cream, 10%. However, use a separate applicator, like a cotton swab, to apply cosmetics over an unhealed cold sore to avoid spreading the infection. For best results, remove any cosmetics prior to applying Docosanol Cream, 10%.

Press Pump completely about 6-8 times to get first dose.

STEP 1 – Wash your hands before and after treating the cold sore.

STEP 2 – Remove cap and press pump firmly. When first used, expect to press pump completely about 6-8 times before obtaining first dose.

STEP 3 – Rub in gently but completely 5 times a day until healed for maximum of 10 days.

STEP 4 – Place cap back on pump after each use.


For Tube

Who can use Docosanol Cream, 10%?

Adults and children 12 years and over can use Docosanol Cream, 10%.

How often can I apply Docosanol Cream, 10%?

Docosanol Cream, 10% should be used five times a day until the cold sore is healed. Apply it directly to the cold sore at the first sign of a tingle, redness, bump or itch for best results.

Can I apply cosmetics on top of Docosanol Cream, 10%?

Yes, cosmetics such as lipstick may be applied over Docosanol Cream, 10%. However, use a separate applicator, like a cotton swab, to apply cosmetics over an unhealed cold sore to avoid spreading the infection. For best results, remove any cosmetics prior to applying Docosanol Cream, 10%.