NDATOPICALCREAM
Approved
Jul 2000
Lifecycle
LOE Approaching
Competitive Pressure
30/100
Data completeness
3/8 — Basic
ABREVA (docosanol) by GSK. Approved for cold sores/fever blisters on the face, lips shortens healing time, duration of symptoms: tingling and 3 more indications. First approved in 2000.
Drug data last refreshed 20h ago · AI intelligence enriched 2w ago
AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
ABREVA (docosanol) is a topical antiviral cream approved for treating cold sores and fever blisters on the face and lips. It shortens healing time and reduces the duration of associated symptoms including tingling, pain, burning, and itching. The mechanism of action involves inhibition of viral entry and replication at the cellular level.
LOE Approaching
As LOE approaches, expect consolidation within the cold sore franchise; brand team will shift focus to generic transition planning and retention strategies.
Mechanism of Action
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Data Sources
- Drug label: DailyMed / FDA
- Clinical trials: ClinicalTrials.gov
- Patent data: FDA Orange Book
- Spending data: CMS Medicare
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