Docosanol - doe-KOE-san-ole belongs to the family of medication called antivirals. Antivirals are using to treat infections causing by viruses. Usually they work for only one kind or group of virus infections.
Topical docosanol is using to treat the symptoms of herpes simplex virus infections around the mouth. Although topical docosanol will not cure herpes simplex, it may help relieve the pain and discomfort and may help the sores - if any heal faster.
Docosanol is available over the counter in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA