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Benzyl alcohol
Cold sore/fever blister treatment, Oral pain reliever
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Drug facts
- Used for
- Cold sore/fever blister treatment, Oral pain reliever
Side effects, and when to stop
- sore mouth symptoms do not improve in 7 days
- condition worsens or symptoms clear up and occur again within a few days
- swelling, rash or fever develops
- irritation, pain or redness persists or worsens
- apply only to affected area
- do not exceed recommended dosage
- avoid contact with the eyes
- do not use for more than 7 days unless directed by a physician or dentist
Keeping it away from children
Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a poison control center immediately.
Active ingredient
Benzyl alcohol 10%
Use
temporarily relieves pain caused by:
- cold sores/fever blisters
- canker sores, mouth sores
- gum irritations
Cite this page
- NLM
sofidex [Internet]. Daloreum; c2026. Benzyl alcohol; [reviewed 2026 Aug 2; cited 2026 Nov 10]. Available from: https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/benzyl-alcohol
- APA 7th
sofidex. (2026, August 2). Benzyl alcohol. Daloreum. Retrieved November 10, 2026, from https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/benzyl-alcohol
- AMA 11th
Benzyl alcohol. sofidex. Reviewed August 2, 2026. Accessed November 10, 2026. https://sofidex.com/patients/medicines/benzyl-alcohol
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