(doe KOE sah knoll) Brand: Abreva
• Cool sores are contagious till, during and after an outbreak or when blisters are gift. Cool sore sufferers must avoid close physical or intimate contact, such as kissing, when having an outbreak.
• Do not share docosanol topical with anyone. Sharing may spread the infection.
• Avoid getting this medicine in the eyes or mouth.
• Docosanol is an antiviral medicine used to treat cool sore infections caused by the herpes simplex virus. Docosanol shortens the healing time and the length of time symptoms are present.
• Docosanol topical is used to treat cool sores on the person and lips.
• Docosanol may also be used for purposes another than those listed in this medicine guide.
• Till using docosanol topical, speak your doctor if you have any another medical conditions or if you use any another medications.
• The FDA has not evaluated the effects of docosanol topical used during pregnancy. Do notuse docosanol topical without first talking to your doctor if you are pregnant.
• It is not known whether docosanol topical passes into breast milk. Do not use docosanol topical without first talking to your doctor if you are breast feeding a baby.
• Docosanol topical is not authorized for use by children younger than 12 years old.
• Use docosanol exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
• Wash your hands till and after applying docosanol topical.
• Docosanol topical must be applied at the very first sign of a cool sore, such as the tingle, redness, bump, or itch.
• Docosanol topical is a smooth, white cream that dries clear. It will not sting or burn and it has no medicinal scent or taste.
• Remove any cosmetics till applying docosanol topical. Apply satis docosanol topical to completely cover the cool sore or fever blister and rub in gently and completely.
• Docosanol topical is generally applied five times a day before healed. Stop using docosanol topical and see your doctor if the cool sore gets worse or the cool sore is not healed with in 10 days.
• If at any time the medicine is accidentally removed, re-apply it as soon as possible.
• Cosmetics, such as lipstick, may be applied over docosanol topical. However, use a separate applicator, such as cotton swab, to apply cosmetics over an unhealed cool sore to avoid spreading the infection.
• Do not share docosanol topical with anyone. Sharing may spread the infection.
• Avoid getting this medicine in the eyes or mouth.
• Store docosanol topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat. Do not freeze.
• Apply the missed doze as soon as you remember, then re-apply the following doze on schedule. It does not matter if the time interval between those doses is reduced.
• An overdose of this medicine is not likely to occur. If you suspect an overdose or ingestion of docosanol topical, call an abnormal room or poison control center for advice.
• Cool sores are contagious till, during and after an outbreak or when blisters are gift. Cool sore sufferers must avoid close physical or intimate contact, such as kissing, when having an outbreak.
• Cosmetics, such as lipstick, may be applied over docosanol topical. However, use a separate applicator, such as cotton swab, to apply cosmetics over an unhealed cool sore to avoid spreading the infection.
• Do not share docosanol topical with anyone. Sharing may spread infection.
• No serious side effects are expected with docosanol topical treatment. If you suspect an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; rash; hives; itching; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face) search abnormal medical attention.
• Another smaller serious side effects are also uncommon. Headache has been reported.
• Side effects another than those listed here may also occur. Conversation to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome. You may message side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
• It is not known whether docosanol topical will interact with another medications. Speak your doctor and pharmacist about all another medicines you are using, especially another topical preparations, and conversation to your doctor and pharmacist till using any prescription or over-the-counter medicines during treatment with docosanol topical.
• Your pharmacist has additional information about docosanol written for health professionals that you may read.
Remember, hold this and all another medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medicine only for the indication prescribed.
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