Docosanol Cream
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CVS Health® Docosanol Cream is a non-prescription medicine for the treatment of cold sores or fever blisters caused by the cold sore virus. The cream is available in a portable 2g pump and contains 10% Docosanol as an active ingredient that helps shorten the healing time of cold sores, reduce the duration of symptoms like tingling, itching, pain, etc. The cream is to be used only for topical use and can be applied five times a day until the cold sore is healed. Early use of the cream is important to get the best results. People affected by cold sores are advised to be careful not to pass the infection to others by avoiding close physical contact during an outbreak. For more information, call the customer service number provided.*

This document is a product insert describing CVS Health Docosanol Cream as a non-prescription cold sore medicine. The cream contains 10% of docosanol which helps to shorten the healing time of cold sores and other symptoms including tingling, pain, itching, and burning. The insert provides information about cold sores, their triggers, and advice for best results when using the cream. FAQs are also included to answer common questions about the product.*

CVS Health Docosanol Cream, 10% is a non-prescription medicine that helps shorten healing time for cold sores and fever blisters. Its active ingredient is 10% docosanol, which is effective in treating symptoms such as tingling, pain, itching, and burning associated with cold sores. The cream should be applied directly to the affected area up to five times a day. Only adults and children over 12 years of age should use this product. The cream can be used in conjunction with cosmetics, but it is recommended to use a separate applicator to avoid spreading the infection.*