Docosanol
100 mg/g · Cream
- Available without prescription
- Active substance
- Docosanol
- Made by
- Family Dollar (FAMILY WELLNESS)
- Source
- Official label
Quoted from the official source. Not yet reviewed by Mediclarum — the leaflet in your pack is authoritative.
At a glance
Quoted from the official label · 2025-10-08
Cold sore/fever blister treatment
- Tingling, pain, burning, and/or itching
- Sold without a prescription
- FDA enforcement reports list no ongoing recall, and none from the last two years, for this product code · checked 2026-10-02
Every line above is selected, not written, from the official label. Nothing is reworded. DailyMed
What it is for
treats cold sores/fever blisters on the face or lips shortens healing time and duration of symptoms:
- tingling, pain, burning, and/or itching
From the official label · 2025-10-08 · DailyMed
Do not take it if
if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Do Not Use”.
How to take it
These directions are for this exact strength and form. Another one is different.
- 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
Quoted from the official label, section “Dosage & Administration”.
Stop and get help if
your cold sore gets worse or the cold sore is not healed within 10 days
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Stop Use”.
Other warnings
- Allergy Alert:
- This product may cause a severe allergic reaction. Symptoms may include:
- hives facial swelling wheezing/difficulty shock rash If an allergic reaction occurs,
- stop use and seek medical help right away. For external use only
- 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.
Quoted from the official label, section “Warnings”.
Keep away from children
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Keep Out of Reach of Children”.
What kind of medicine it is
Cold sore/fever blister treatment
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Purpose”.
Other ingredients
Relevant if you react to a dye, a preservative, lactose or gluten.
benzyl alcohol, light mineral oil, propylene glycol, purified water, sucrose distearate, sucrose stearate
Quoted from the official label, section “Inactive Ingredients”.
Questions about this product
Call 1-877-753-3935 Monday-Friday 9AM-5PM EST
Quoted from the official label, section “OTC — Questions”.
Ingredients people check for
Lactose, gluten, dyes, sugars and other ingredients that matter with an allergy, intolerance or diet — as this product’s FDA label lists them.
- Sugars
sucrose distearate; sucrose stearate
Relevant to diabetes and dental health.
Quoted from the FDA label. A label that does not name an ingredient is not a guarantee that the product is free of it, and formulations change. With an allergy, check the pack and ask a pharmacist.
Every version of this medicine (49)
The same active substance, strength and kind of form, from every company that sells it — with what each label lists.
Showing 49 of 49
- DocosanolThis oneWithout prescriptionFamily Dollar (FAMILY WELLNESS)Sugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionAAFES/Your Military ExchangesSugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionAlembic Pharmaceuticals Inc.Sugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionAlembic Pharmaceuticals LimitedSugars
- Amazon Basics DocosanolWithout prescriptionAmazon.com Services LLCSugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionAmerisource BergenSugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionAurohealth LLCSugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionBest Choice (Valu Merchandisers Company)Sugars
- Cold Sore Treatment DocosanolWithout prescriptionBlistex Inc.Sugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionCare One (Retail Business Services, LLC.)Sugars
- Cold Sore Fever Blister TreatmentWithout prescriptionChain Drug Consortium, LLCSugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionCosette Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Sugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionCVS Pharmacy, Inc.Sugars
- Cold Sore Fever Blister TreatmentWithout prescriptionDolgencorp, Inc. (DOLLAR GENERAL & REXALL)Sugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionEncube Ethicals, Inc.Sugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionEQUATE (Wal-Mart Stores, Inc.) (see also WAL-MART INC)Sugars
- Cold Sore Fever Blister TreatmentWithout prescriptionFSA Store Inc. (Caring Mills)Sugars
- Cold Sore TreatmentWithout prescriptionFSA Store Inc. (Caring Mills)Sugars
- Cold Sore Fever BlisterWithout prescriptionH E BSugars
- Cold Sore Fever Blister TreatmentWithout prescriptionH E BSugars
- Cold Sore TreatmentWithout prescriptionH E BSugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionH2-Pharma, LLCSugars
- AbrevaWithout prescriptionHaleon US Holdings LLCSugars
- Julie Cold Sore TreatmentWithout prescriptionJulie Products IncNames none of these
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionKLM Laboratories Private LimitedSugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionKROGER COMPANYSugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionLeader/ Cardinal Health 110, Inc.Sugars
- Cold Sore Fever Blister TreatmentWithout prescriptionMeijer Distribution Inc.Sugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionMEIJER, INC.Sugars
- Cold Sore Fever BlisterWithout prescriptionP & L Development, LLCSugars
- Cold Sore Fever Blister TreatmentWithout prescriptionP & L Development, LLCSugars
- Cold Sore TreatmentWithout prescriptionP & L Development, LLCSugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionPublix Super Markets Inc.Sugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionRugby LaboratoriesSugars
- Cold Sore Fever Blister TreatmentWithout prescriptionSafeway, Inc.Sugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionSafeway, Inc.Sugars
- Cold Sore Fever Blister TreatmentWithout prescriptionSportpharm LLCSugars
- Cold Sore Fever Blister TreatmentWithout prescriptionStrategic Sourcing Services LLCSugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionStrategic Sourcing Services LLCSugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionSun Pharmaceutical Industries, Inc.Sugars
- Cold Sore Fever Blister TreatmentWithout prescriptionTARGET CorporationSugars
- Cold Sore Fever Blister TreatmentWithout prescriptionThe Kroger Co.Sugars
- Cold Sore Fever Blister TreatmentWithout prescriptionTopco AssociatesSugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionUnited Natural Foods, Inc. dba UNFISugars
- Cold Sore Fever Blister TreatmentWithout prescriptionWalgreensSugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionWalgreensSugars
- Cold Sore Fever Blister TreatmentWithout prescriptionWALMART INC. (see also Equate)Sugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionWALMART INC. (see also Equate)Sugars
- DocosanolWithout prescriptionYYBA CorpSugars
Same active substance, strength and form in other countries
Matched on active substance, strength and kind of form only. This is not a statement that the products are equivalent or interchangeable: other ingredients, release and approved uses can differ — ask a pharmacist before swapping.
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Details
| Made by | Family Dollar (FAMILY WELLNESS) |
|---|---|
| Active substance | Docosanol |
| Strength | 100 mg/g |
| Form | Cream |
| Route | Topical |
| Packs | 1 TUBE in 1 PACKAGE / 2 g in 1 TUBE |
| NDC | 55319-922 |
Source: NDC Directory · 2026-09-13 · not reviewed by a clinician
Source: US Food and Drug Administration, NDC Directory. Reuse terms: US government work (FDA).
Other strengths and forms
26 products are sold under this name. Grouped by form; a number on a strength means several companies make it.
Same active substance
These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.