Comparing Abreva vs Docosanol Topical
Abreva | Docosanol topical |
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Abreva (docosanol) | Docosanol topical |
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Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Herpes Simplex (HSV). Abreva may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Over-the-counter
Prescribed for Herpes Simplex (HSV), Cold Sores. docosanol topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Herpes Simplex (HSV)
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Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Abreva has an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from a total of 426 ratings on Drugs.com. 36% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 56% reported a negative effect. |
Docosanol topical has an average rating of 4.5 out of 10 from a total of 437 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 55% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Abreva side effects in more detail. |
See also: docosanol topical side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
View all Abreva prices |
View all docosanol topical prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
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Abreva | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category N
Not classified
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known drug interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
July 25, 2000 |
July 25, 2000 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
N/A |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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