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.
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AI summarySynthesized from FDA + DailyMed + ClinicalTrials.gov data
ABREVA (docosanol) is a topical antiviral cream indicated for cold sores and fever blisters on the face and lips. It shortens healing time and reduces symptom duration including tingling, pain, burning, and itching. Docosanol works as a nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor targeting herpes simplex virus replication at the cellular level.
LOE Approaching
As LOE approaches, the brand team likely faces headcount optimization and transition to generic defense or repositioning strategies; career stability depends on company's commitment to maintain OTC presence.
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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