Docosanol by Best Choice (Valu Merchandisers Company) Docosanol Cream, 10%

Docosanol by

Drug Labeling and Warnings

Docosanol by is a Otc medication manufactured, distributed, or labeled by Best Choice (Valu Merchandisers Company). Drug facts, warnings, and ingredients follow.

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DOCOSANOL- docosanol cream 
Best Choice (Valu Merchandisers Company)

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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®

Docosanol

CREAM, 10%

COLD SORE/FEVER BLISTER TREATMENT

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

NET WT 2 g (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

PROUDLY DISTRIBUTED BY

ASSOCIATED WHOLESALE GROCERS, INC

KANSAS CITY, KANSAS 66106

Package Label

Docosanol 10%

BEST CHOICE Cold Sore Fever Blister Treatment

DOCOSANOL 
docosanol cream
Product Information
Product TypeHUMAN OTC DRUGItem Code (Source)NDC: 63941-212
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 (HLB 5) (UNII: 33X4X4B90S)  
SUCROSE STEARATE (UNII: 274KW0O50M)  
Product Characteristics
ColorwhiteScore    
ShapeSize
FlavorImprint Code
Contains    
Packaging
#Item CodePackage DescriptionMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
1NDC: 63941-212-071 in 1 PACKAGE12/31/202312/31/2025
12 g in 1 TUBE; Type 0: Not a Combination Product
Marketing Information
Marketing CategoryApplication Number or Monograph CitationMarketing Start DateMarketing End Date
ANDAANDA21238512/31/202312/31/2025
Labeler - Best Choice (Valu Merchandisers Company) (868703513)

Revised: 12/2025
 
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