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Welmate Docosanol Cream Topical 10%

Manufacturer
YYBA Corp | Sun Pharma Canada Inc.
Effective date
2026-07-20
Label type
HUMAN OTC DRUG LABEL
Version
4
Source
daily-update
Hydrated at
2026-07-23 05:10:02

Label at a glance#

ProductDocosanol
Active ingredientDOCOSANOL
Label structure12 sections

Indications and uses

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

Dosage and administration

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

Storage and handling

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

Label contents#

Full prescribing information#

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Drug Facts

Active ingredient

OTC - ACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

Docosanol 10%

Purpose

OTC - PURPOSE SECTION

Cold sore/fever blister treatment

Uses

INDICATIONS & USAGE SECTION

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

Warnings

WARNINGS SECTION

Allergy alert

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

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.

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

For external use only

Do not use

OTC - DO NOT USE SECTION

  • if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product

When using this product

OTC - WHEN USING SECTION

  • apply only to 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 infection.

Stop use and ask a doctor if

OTC - STOP USE SECTION

  • your cold sore gets worse or the cold sore is not healed within 10 days

OTC - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN SECTION

Keep out of reach of children.If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Directions

DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION SECTION

  • 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

STORAGE AND HANDLING SECTION

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

Inactive ingredients

INACTIVE INGREDIENT SECTION

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

Questions or comments?

OTC - QUESTIONS SECTION

call 1-866-933-6337

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

TAMPER-EVIDENT:DO NOT USE IF THE SEAL ON THE TUBE IS PUNCTURED OR NOT VISIBLE

SPL UNCLASSIFIED SECTION

Dist. by: Wellspring Meds
Airmont, NY 10952

Made in Canada

PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL - 2g Tube Package

PACKAGE LABEL.PRINCIPAL DISPLAY PANEL

Compare to the active

ingredient in Abreva ®*

Docosanol
Cream 10%

Cold Sore
Fever Blister
Treatment

For Topical Use Only

Net Wt. 2 g (0.07 oz)

CartonCarton

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Product concept, Relation, Version table
Product conceptRelationVersionEffective
9869efd7-d6dd-0665-5b67-53adbe6ef15eProduct name120140508

Products#

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NDC Codes#

Product NDC, Package NDC table
Product NDCPackage NDC
73581-00473581-004-03, 73581-004-02, 73581-004-10, 73581-004-20

Ingredients#

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Name, UNII, Kind table
NameUNIIKind
DOCOSANOL9G1OE216XYACTIB
BENZYL ALCOHOLLKG8494WBHIACT
LIGHT MINERAL OILN6K5787QVPIACT
PROPYLENE GLYCOL6DC9Q167V3IACT
WATER059QF0KO0RIACT
SUCROSE STEARATE274KW0O50MIACT
SUCROSE DISTEARATE33X4X4B90SIACT

Source Document#

Source XML

Older Hydrated Versions#

Version, Effective date, Source table
VersionEffective dateSourceHydrated
32025-07-07full-release2026-06-01 01:06:40

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Application-product, Trade name, Ingredient table
Application-productTrade nameIngredientStrengthDosage form / routeTE codesRLD / RSApproval date
A214454-001DOCOSANOLDOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-26

Observed Orange Book product history#

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Captured, Edition, Application-product table
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2026-09-14 22:38:342026-08A214454-001DOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-2684e616aacf4f…
2026-08-18 06:07:402026-07A214454-001DOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-26caaa826d4ba7…
2026-02-19 14:30 UTC2026-02A214454-001DOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-26011fe1cb6892…
2025-12-14 10:44 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP2025-12A214454-001DOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-2631067a03dcf5…
2025-08-23 18:47 UTC2025-08A214454-001DOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-266a471c1ec25d…
2025-03-22 03:13 UTC · 3 captures of this ZIP2025-03A214454-001DOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-26fd3edfee7708…
2025-02-26 10:13 UTC · 3 captures of this ZIP2025-02A214454-001DOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-26b8a1b40f171c…
2025-01-19 17:59 UTC · 7 captures of this ZIP2025-01A214454-001DOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-2603ed91905a0d…
2024-12-13 21:23 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP2024-12A214454-001DOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-262680178bc6a6…
2024-09-14 05:58 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP2024-09A214454-001DOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-265bbf6a4d5a75…
2024-11-08 22:44 UTC · 3 captures of this ZIP2024-11A214454-001DOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-26d8e5a09893c0…
2024-10-29 15:01 UTC2024-10A214454-001DOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-26d06236e962d9…
2024-08-13 05:28 UTC · 3 captures of this ZIP2024-08A214454-001DOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-2679d66fd596c7…
2024-07-13 05:37 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP2024-07A214454-001DOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-26301d65b070ca…
2024-06-18 03:08 UTC · 5 captures of this ZIP2024-06A214454-001DOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-261e350fbaab3a…
2024-05-31 18:47 UTC2024-05A214454-001DOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-268072bd15b7f6…
2024-03-16 18:09 UTC · 4 captures of this ZIP2024-03A214454-001DOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-266a51e52b5d6a…
2024-02-18 07:12 UTC2024-02A214454-001DOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-261c564ffb4f44…
2023-12-20 04:57 UTC2023-12A214454-001DOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-26ea1830bbd6c7…
2023-11-28 05:40 UTC · 2 captures of this ZIP2023-11A214454-001DOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-26a72a2bbeb626…
2026-07-26 02:55 UTC · 3 captures of this ZIP2026-06A214454-001DOCOSANOL10%CREAM / TOPICAL2023-10-26a50c72e98297…

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Brand, Generic, Manufacturer table
BrandGenericManufacturerSPL set IDEffective dateAvailable safety fieldsJoin
DocosanolDOCOSANOLYYBA Corp289e5003-7d08-c141-e063-6394a90abca32026-07-20WarningsExact identifier
ndc (package): 73581-004-02
ndc (package): 73581-004-03
ndc (package): 73581-004-20
ndc (package): 73581-004-10
ndc (product): 73581-004
ndc11 (package): 73581000403
ndc11 (package): 73581000410
ndc11 (package): 73581000402
ndc11 (package): 73581000420
spl id: 57118a58-dfdd-6764-e063-6394a90aebb6
spl set id: 289e5003-7d08-c141-e063-6394a90abca3

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