Docosanol
- Generic Name
- Docosanol
- Brand Names
- Abreva
- Drug Type
- Small Molecule
- Chemical Formula
- C22H46O
- CAS Number
- 661-19-8
- Unique Ingredient Identifier
- 9G1OE216XY
- Background
Docosanol is a drug used for topical treatment for recurrent herpes simplex labialis episodes (episodes of cold sores or fever blisters). A saturated 22-carbon aliphatic alcohol, docosanol exhibits antiviral activity against many lipid enveloped viruses including herpes simplex virus (HSV). Docosanol inhibits fusion between the plasma membrane and the herpes...
- Indication
For the topical treatment of recurrent oral-facial herpes simplex episodes (cold sores or fever blisters).
- Associated Conditions
- Cold Sore
- Associated Therapies
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