Allantoin, camphor, and phenol (topical)
Generic name: allantoin, camphor, and phenol (topical) [ AL-an-toin, KAM-for, FEEN-ol-TOP-i-kal ]
Brand name: Blistex
Dosage form: topical ointment (1%-0.5%-0.5%)
Drug class:Miscellaneous topical agents
What is allantoin, camphor, and phenol topical?
Allantoin is a skin protectant.
Camphor and phenol are mild topical (for the skin) pain relievers.
Allantoin, camphor, and phenol topical is a combination medicine used to treat pain, itching, or severe lip dryness caused by chapped lips or cold sores (fever blisters).
allantoin, camphor, and phenol will not cure herpes simplex, the virus that causes cold sores.
Allantoin, camphor, and phenol topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
Warnings
Follow all directions on your medicine label and package. Tell each of your healthcare providers about all your medical conditions, allergies, and all medicines you use.
Before taking this medicine
You should not use allantoin, camphor, and phenol if you are allergic to allantoin, camphor, or phenol topical, or to any of the other ingredients of the ointment, including menthol, bees wax, glycerin, lanolin, mineral oil, and paraffin.
This medicine is not expected to be harmful to use during pregnancy or while breast-feeding a baby.
Do not allow a very young child to use this medicine without adult supervision.
How should I use allantoin, camphor, and phenol topical?
Use exactly as directed on the label, or as prescribed by your doctor. Do not use in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended.
To treat chapped lips, apply enough of this medicine to completely moisten the lips.
For best results when treating a cold sore, use the medicine when you first notice any symptoms such as tingling, itching, or other discomfort.
Remove any excess medicine with a clean tissue.
Wait at least 5 minutes before applying lipstick or other cosmetics over the treated lip areas.
It is best not to apply this medicine more than 4 times daily. Do not apply this medicine over large surfaces of your skin, or cover treated skin with a bandage or other covering.
Call your doctor if your symptoms do not improve, or if they get worse while using this medicine.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
What happens if I miss a dose?
Since allantoin, c...
