Docosanol by Rite Aid Corporation Docosanol Cream, 10%

Docosanol by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Docosanol by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Rite Aid Corporation. Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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DOCOSANOL- docosanol cream 
Rite Aid Corporation

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Docosanol Cream, 10%

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 the 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 ingredients

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

Questions or Comments?

Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST

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Compare to the active ingredient in Abreva®†

COLD SORE/FEVER BLISTER TREATMENT

DOCOSANOL CREAM, 10%

• Only FDA approved medicine to shorten healing time*
• Cold sore treatment

NET WT 2g (0.07 oz)

†This product is not manufactured or distributed by GlaxoSmithKline Consumer Healthcare Holdings (US) LLC, distributor of Abreva®.

*Docosanol Cream, 10% contains the only OTC 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: RITE AID,

200 NEWBERRY COMMONS

ETTERS, PA 17319

Package label

RITE AID Cold Sore Fever Blister Treatment

DOCOSANOL 
docosanol cream

Product Information
Product Type	HUMAN OTC DRUG	Item Code (Source)	NDC: 11822-3450
Route of Administration	TOPICAL

Active Ingredient/Active Moiety
Ingredient Name	Basis of Strength	Strength
DOCOSANOL (UNII: 9G1OE216XY) (DOCOSANOL - UNII:9G1OE216XY)	DOCOSANOL	100 mg  in 1 g

Inactive Ingredients
Ingredient Name	Strength
BENZYL ALCOHOL (UNII: LKG8494WBH)
LIGHT MINERAL OIL (UNII: N6K5787QVP)
PROPYLENE GLYCOL (UNII: 6DC9Q167V3)
WATER (UNII: 059QF0KO0R)
SUCROSE DISTEARATE (HLB 5) (UNII: 33X4X4B90S)
SUCROSE STEARATE (UNII: 274KW0O50M)

Product Characteristics
Color	white	Score
Shape		Size
Flavor		Imprint Code
Contains

Packaging
#	Item Code	Package Description	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
1	NDC: 11822-3450-7	1 in 1 PACKAGE	12/31/2023	12/31/2025
1		2 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
2	NDC: 11822-3450-4	2 in 1 PACKAGE	12/31/2023	12/31/2025
2		2 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product

Marketing Information
Marketing Category	Application Number or Monograph Citation	Marketing Start Date	Marketing End Date
ANDA	ANDA212385	12/31/2023	12/31/2025

Labeler - Rite Aid Corporation (014578892)

Revised: 12/2025

Document Id: b53d8435-6764-4769-888e-9b586a6c2a5a

34390-5

Set id: 4320ff38-b89f-4b1a-802a-7d7020019442

Version: 5

Effective Time: 20251229