DOCOSANOL by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by KROGER COMPANY, Aurohealth LLC, APL HEALTHCARE LIMITED. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.
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
*Contains the only non-prescription cold sore medicine approved by the FDA to shorten healing time and duration of symptoms.
Retain insert for full product uses, directions and warnings.
DISTRIBUTED BY
THE KROGER CO., CINCINNATI, OHIO 45202
MADE IN INDIA
‡OUR PHARMACIST RECOMMENDED
Code: TS/DRUGS/58039/2020
Thank you for purchasing Docosanol Cream. We hope that since docosanol cream shortens the healing time of cold sores, it helps you look and feel better faster. Please follow insert directions for proper use and refer to the information below.
You are not alone
An estimated one-in-five Americans is affected by cold sores each year. Most people who experience them get two to three cold sore outbreaks each year. Just before and during an outbreak, the cold sore infection can be easily passed on to others. It is especially important to be aware of early warning signs that a cold sore is coming, and to be sure to avoid close physical contact when you have one.
Getting to the Root of the Problem
A blister, or cluster of blisters around your mouth, is caused by the cold sore virus. After the cold sore has healed, the virus stays dormant in your body but can be reactivated by everyday triggers like stress, sunlight, extreme hot or cold weather, colds and flu, lack of sleep, or menstruation.
The Sooner, the Better
A typical cold sore outbreak can last as long as seven to ten days. The sooner you begin using docosanol cream, the more effective the medicine will be. So for best results, use docosanol cream at the very start of the cold sore - when you feel the first sign of the tingle, redness, bump or itch.
Docosanol cream is different from other over-the-counter cold sore products. Only docosanol cream contains 10% docosanol, which helps to shorten the healing time of cold sores and the duration of symptoms including tingling, pain, itching and burning.
Frequently Asked Questions:
How is docosanol cream different from the over-the-counter cold sore remedies I have already been using?
Docosanol cream is the only FDA approved non-prescription cold sore medicine that can actually shorten healing time and the duration of symptoms. The sooner you start using docosanol cream, the sooner you can begin healing your cold sore.
Who can use docosanol cream?
Adults and children 12 years and over can use docosanol cream.
How often can I apply docosanol cream?
Docosanol cream 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?
Yes, cosmetics such as lipstick may be applied over docosanol cream. 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.
For more information:
Call us at 1-800-632-6900
NDC: 30142-286-02
Kroger®
health
COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT
IN ABREVA® COLD SCORE CREAM†
Docosanol Cream 10%
Cold Sore/
Fever Blister
Treatment
Non-Prescription
Medicine to
Shorten
Healing Time*
COLD SORE TREATMENT
FOR TOPICAL USE ONLY
NET WT
0.07 oz (2 g)
NDC: 30142-286-04
Kroger®
health
COMPARE TO THE ACTIVE INGREDIENT
IN ABREVA® COLD SCORE CREAM†
Docosanol Cream 10%
Cold Sore/
Fever Blister
Treatment TWIN
Non-Prescription PACK
Medicine to
Shorten
Healing Time*
COLD SORE
TREATMENT
FOR TOPICAL
USE ONLY
NET WT 0.14 OZ
(4 g) (2 TUBES,
0.07 OZ
[2 g] EACH)
DOCOSANOL
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Labeler - KROGER COMPANY (006999528) |
Registrant - Aurohealth LLC (078728447) |
Establishment | |||
Name | Address | ID/FEI | Business Operations |
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APL HEALTHCARE LIMITED | 878100017 | ANALYSIS(30142-286) , MANUFACTURE(30142-286) |