Herpecin L

DIMETHICONE AND MERADIMATE AND OCTINOXATE AND OCTISALATE AND OXYBENZONE TOPICAL HUMAN OTC DRUG

Herpecin L is an FDA drug label for the active ingredient DIMETHICONE AND MERADIMATE AND OCTINOXATE AND OCTISALATE AND OXYBENZONE manufactured by Focus Consumer Healthcare, LLC administered by TOPICAL. This page reproduces the FDA-approved indications and usage, dosage, contraindications, warnings, and adverse reactions exactly as published in the drug label. Data source: openFDA (U.S. FDA), label effective 20260501.

Generic name
DIMETHICONE AND MERADIMATE AND OCTINOXATE AND OCTISALATE AND OXYBENZONE
Manufacturer
Focus Consumer Healthcare, LLC
Product type
HUMAN OTC DRUG
Route
TOPICAL
Dosage form
N/A
NDC
71687-7773
Application
M016
Label effective
20260501

About this product

Herpecin L is an FDA-registered drug product whose active ingredient is DIMETHICONE AND MERADIMATE AND OCTINOXATE AND OCTISALATE AND OXYBENZONE. It is labelled by Focus Consumer Healthcare, LLC taken by topical and marketed as a human otc drug product. Identifiers on file: NDC 71687-7773, application M016, label effective 20260501. This page reproduces the FDA-approved label text so you can check what a product is, who makes it and how it is supplied before discussing it with a pharmacist or prescriber.

What it is used for

Across FDA labelling, products containing DIMETHICONE AND MERADIMATE AND OCTINOXATE AND OCTISALATE AND OXYBENZONE are most often described in connection with: helps prevent, sunburn lips, relieves dry, relieve cold, sores fever. Wording differs between labels, and the full indications section on this page takes precedence when it is present.

Active ingredients

Dimethicone 1% Meradimate 5% Octinoxate 7.5% Octisalate 5% Oxybenzone 6%

Indications & Usage

Uses helps prevent sunburn on lips relieves dry chapped lips helps treat and relieve cold sores/fever blisters

Dosage & Administration

Directions 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 sweating children under 12 years : ask a doctor

Warnings

Warnings 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. For external use only Do not use on broken skin if you are allergic to any ingredient in this product When using 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 Stop use and ask a doctor if rash occurs, condition worsens or does not improve within 7 days Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact a Poison Control Center right away.

Frequently asked questions

What is Herpecin L used for?
Uses helps prevent sunburn on lips relieves dry chapped lips helps treat and relieve cold sores/fever blisters

Who makes Herpecin L?
Focus Consumer Healthcare, LLC is the labeler of record for Herpecin L.

What form does Herpecin L come in?
administered by topical. Strengths and pack sizes vary by label, so compare the NDC on your pack with the identifier listed on this page.

Is Herpecin L prescription or over-the-counter?
The FDA label for this product is recorded as human otc drug. Marketing status can differ between strengths and countries, so check the dispensing rules where you live.

Has Herpecin L been recalled?
No FDA recall record in our database matches this product name or manufacturer. Recall data is updated periodically, so a very recent notice may not appear here yet.

Where does this information come from?
All content is reproduced from FDA Structured Product Labelling data via openFDA. It is provided for identification and reference only and is not medical advice.

This page reproduces FDA Structured Product Labelling data for identification and reference. It is not medical advice, does not diagnose or treat any condition, and does not sell or price any medicine.