Docosanol

Common brands: Abreva, Abreva Rapid Pain Relief, Amazon Basics Docosanol, Cold Sore Fever Blister, Cold Sore Fever Blister Treatment

Top reporter: Haleon Us Holdings Llc

Non-Standardized Chemical Allergen [EPC]Corticosteroid [EPC]Nonsteroidal Anti-inflammatory Drug [EPC]Provitamin D2 Compound [EPC]Expectorant [EPC]
14,518
Total Reports
1,516
Serious Reports
9
Death Reports
30
Reported Reactions
Death Report Ratio: Low (0.06%)

Patient Demographics

Male
3,093
Female
9,129

Reported Adverse Reactions (30)

Side effects reported in FDA adverse event reports for Docosanol.

# Reaction Reports % of Total
1 DRUG INEFFECTIVE 7,032
32.2%
2 ORAL HERPES 2,449
11.2%
3 CONDITION AGGRAVATED 1,957
9.0%
4 DRUG ADMINISTRATION ERROR 1,779
8.2%
5 INCORRECT DRUG ADMINISTRATION DURATION 803
3.7%
6 HERPES SIMPLEX 706
3.2%
7 INCORRECT PRODUCT ADMINISTRATION DURATION 637
2.9%
8 LIP SWELLING 556
2.5%
9 WRONG TECHNIQUE IN PRODUCT USAGE PROCESS 551
2.5%
10 PRODUCT QUALITY ISSUE 539
2.5%
11 INAPPROPRIATE SCHEDULE OF DRUG ADMINISTRATION 493
2.3%
12 APPLICATION SITE PAIN 445
2.0%
13 INAPPROPRIATE SCHEDULE OF PRODUCT ADMINISTRATION 399
1.8%
14 PRODUCT COMPLAINT 374
1.7%
15 HYPERSENSITIVITY 318
1.5%
16 SWELLING FACE 288
1.3%
17 PRODUCT USE IN UNAPPROVED INDICATION 252
1.2%
18 APPLICATION SITE ERYTHEMA 245
1.1%
19 APPLICATION SITE IRRITATION 230
1.1%
20 APPLICATION SITE SWELLING 208
1.0%
21 PRODUCT USE ISSUE 206
0.9%
22 EXPIRED PRODUCT ADMINISTERED 175
0.8%
23 APPLICATION SITE SCAB 165
0.8%
24 ORAL DISCOMFORT 162
0.7%
25 RASH 155
0.7%
26 INTENTIONAL DRUG MISUSE 151
0.7%
27 LIP PAIN 148
0.7%
28 CHEILITIS 145
0.7%
29 PAIN 133
0.6%
30 LIP DRY 126
0.6%

Important Disclaimer

FDA adverse event reports are submitted voluntarily and do not prove causation. A reported reaction does not mean the drug caused it. Drugs with more users naturally have more reports. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before making medication decisions.