Label: DOCOSANOL cream

  • NDC Code(s): 51316-763-02, 51316-763-04, 51316-763-64
  • Packager: CVS Pharmacy, Inc.
  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: Abbreviated New Drug Application

Drug Label Information

Updated December 18, 2023

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  • Active Ingredient

    Docosanol 10%

  • Purpose

    Cold sore/fever blister treatment

    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

    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 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

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

    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

  • KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN

  • INDICATIONS & USAGE

  • DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION

  • PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    PUMP PACK

    NDC 51316-763-64

    Docosanol Cream, 10%

    Compare to the active ingredient in Abreva®*

    Cold Sore/Fever Blister 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.

    RETAIN THIS INSERT FOR FULL PRODUCT USES, DIRECTIONS AND WARNINGS

    Distributed by:

    CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

    One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

    © 2023 CVS/Pharmacy

    CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS V-38892

    Made in India.

    Mfg. License No.: G/25/2216

    pump backer card

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    TUBE PACK

    NDC 51316-763-04

    Docosanol Cream, 10%

    Compare to the active ingredient in Abreva®*

    Cold Sore/Fever Blister 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.

    RETAIN THIS INSERT FOR FULL PRODUCT USES, DIRECTIONS AND WARNINGS

    Distributed by:

    CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

    One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

    © 2023 CVS/Pharmacy

    CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS V-38892

    Made in India.

    Mfg. License No.: G/25/2216

    tube backer card

    PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

    TUBE PACK

    NDC 51316-763-02

    Docosanol Cream, 10%

    Compare to the active ingredient in Abreva®*

    Cold Sore/Fever Blister 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.

    RETAIN THIS INSERT FOR FULL PRODUCT USES, DIRECTIONS AND WARNINGS

    Distributed by:

    CVS Pharmacy, Inc.

    One CVS Drive, Woonsocket, RI 02895

    © 2023 CVS/Pharmacy

    CVS.com® 1-800-SHOP CVS V-38892

    Made in India.

    Mfg. License No.: G/25/2216

    tube backer label
  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    DOCOSANOL 
    docosanol cream
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:51316-763
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    DOCOSANOL (UNII: 9G1OE216XY) (DOCOSANOL - UNII:9G1OE216XY) DOCOSANOL100 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)  
    LIGHT MINERAL OIL (UNII: N6K5787QVP)  
    PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)  
    WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)  
    SUCROSE DISTEARATE (UNII: 33X4X4B90S)  
    SUCROSE STEARATE (UNII: 274KW0O50M)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorWHITEScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:51316-763-041 in 1 PACKAGE01/06/2023
    12 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    2NDC:51316-763-641 in 1 PACKAGE01/06/2023
    22 g in 1 BOTTLE, PUMP; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    3NDC:51316-763-021 in 1 PACKAGE01/06/2023
    32 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    ANDAANDA21583901/06/2023
    Labeler - CVS Pharmacy, Inc. (062312574)
    Registrant - Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited (650574663)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Contract Packaging Resources, Inc.960203917PACK(51316-763)
    Establishment
    NameAddressID/FEIBusiness Operations
    Alembic Pharmaceuticals Limited871411532MANUFACTURE(51316-763) , ANALYSIS(51316-763)