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Side Effects & Adverse Reactions
Skin Cancer/Skin Aging Alert: Spending time in the sun increases your risk of skin cancer and early skin aging. This product has been shown only to help prevent sunburn where applied on lips, not skin cancer or early skin aging.
- on broken skin
- if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product
- keep out of eyes. Rinse with water to remove.
- apply only to affected areas
- avoid applying directly inside your mouth
- do not share this product with anyone since this may spread infection
- rash occurs, condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.
- on broken skin
- if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product
- rash occurs, condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days
Legal Issues
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FDA Safety Alerts
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Manufacturer Warnings
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FDA Labeling Changes
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Uses
- helps prevent sunburn on lips
- relieves dry chapped lips
- helps treat and relieve cold sores/fever blisters
History
There is currently no drug history available for this drug.
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Herpecin Manufacturers
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Chattem, Inc.
Herpecin | Chattem, Inc.
adults and children 12 years or over:
apply liberally and evenly to affected area on lips at first sign of cold sore and 15 minutes before sun exposure
rub in gently but completely
for cracking or dryness continue to cover lips until absorbed
reapply liberally as often as needed and at least every 2 hours when in sun
use a water resistant sunscreen on lips if swimming or sweatingchildren under 12 years: ask a doctor
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