Label: MAXIMUM STRENGTH COLD SORE TREATMENT- camphor, menthol, phenol, white petrolatum gel

  • Category: HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
  • DEA Schedule: None
  • Marketing Status: OTC monograph not final

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  • Active ingredients

    Camphor 3.00%

    Menthol 1.00%

    Phenol 1.50%

    White Petrolatum 89.20%

  • Purpose

    Cold sore/fever blister treatment

    Skin Protectant

  • Uses

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    For treatment of cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips
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    Temporarily relieves the symptoms of itching and pain associated with cold sores/fever blisters
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    Temporarily protects minor cuts, scrapes, burns, and sores
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    Helps prevent and temporarily protects chapped or cracked skin and lips
  • Warnings

    For external use only: Do not use in the eyes or apply over large areas of the body. In case of deep or puncture wounds, animal bites or serious burns, consult a physician.

    Allergy alert: Do not use if you are allergic to any of the ingredients in this product.

    When using this product

    avoid contact with eyes. Use only as directed.

    Stop use and consult a doctor if

    the condition persists or gets worse. Do not use longer than 1 week unless directed by a doctor.

    Keep out of reach of children.

    If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away at 1-800-222-1222.

  • Directions

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    Clean the affected area
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    Apply a small amount of this product to the affected area 1 to 3 times daily
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    Rub in gently
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    May be covered with a sterile bandage
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    Wash hands before and after applying cream
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    Do not share this product with anyone
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    Children under 12 years of age: ask a doctor
  • Other information

    store at room temperature

  • Inactive ingredients

    Eucalyptol, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Thymol, Tocopheryl Nicotinate

  • Questions or comments?

    Call us toll-free at 1-800-910-6874 Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.

    Serious side effects associated with use of this product may be reported to this number.

  • Cold Sore Tube card PDP

    maximum strength

    camphor 3.00%, menthol 1.00%, phenol 1.50%, white petrolatum 89.20%

    cold sore treatment

    cold sore/fever blister treatment and skin protectant

    temporary relief of pain and discomfort

    works on contact

    applies clear

    paraben free

    NET WT 0.07 OZ (2.0 g)

    apply up to 3 times daily

    cold-sore-treatment

  • INGREDIENTS AND APPEARANCE
    MAXIMUM STRENGTH COLD SORE TREATMENT 
    camphor, menthol, phenol, white petrolatum gel
    Product Information
    Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC:11673-412
    Route of AdministrationTOPICAL
    Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
    Ingredient NameBasis of StrengthStrength
    CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) (UNII: 5TJD82A1ET) (CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC) - UNII:5TJD82A1ET) CAMPHOR (SYNTHETIC)30 mg  in 1 g
    MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM (UNII: L7T10EIP3A) (MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM - UNII:L7T10EIP3A) MENTHOL, UNSPECIFIED FORM10 mg  in 1 g
    PHENOL (UNII: 339NCG44TV) (PHENOL - UNII:339NCG44TV) PHENOL15 mg  in 1 g
    PETROLATUM (UNII: 4T6H12BN9U) (PETROLATUM - UNII:4T6H12BN9U) PETROLATUM892 mg  in 1 g
    Inactive Ingredients
    Ingredient NameStrength
    THYMOL (UNII: 3J50XA376E)  
    EUCALYPTOL (UNII: RV6J6604TK)  
    MELALEUCA ALTERNIFOLIA LEAF (UNII: G43C57162K)  
    TOCOPHERYL NICOTINATE, D-.ALPHA. (UNII: WI1J5UCY5C)  
    Product Characteristics
    ColorwhiteScore    
    ShapeSize
    FlavorImprint Code
    Contains    
    Packaging
    #Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    1NDC:11673-412-012 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product06/27/2019
    Marketing Information
    Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
    OTC monograph not finalpart333E06/27/2019
    Labeler - Target Corporation (006961700)
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