Comparing Abreva vs Docosanol Topical
| Abreva (docosanol) | 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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| More about Abreva (docosanol) | More about Docosanol topical | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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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 4.6 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 Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Abreva side effects |
View all Docosanol topical side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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| Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
Abreva | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
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July 25, 2000 |
July 25, 2000 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 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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