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Nonspecific reaction and drugs of ingredients of docosanol (a real world drug study)


Summary:

Nonspecific reaction is found among people who take drugs with ingredients of docosanol, especially for people who are female, 30-39 old , have been taking the drugs for < 1 month. This phase IV clinical study is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 17,562 people who have side effects when taking drugs with ingredients of docosanol from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

Drug(s) considered in the study (i.e. both brand name and generic drugs): Abreva, Docosanol.

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On Aug, 23, 2026

17,562 people reported to have side effects when taking drugs with ingredients of docosanol.
Among them, 30 people (0.17%) have Nonspecific reaction

What is Nonspecific reaction?

Nonspecific reaction (unspecified reaction) is found to be associated with 460 drugs and 437 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Nonspecific reaction.

Number of reports submitted per year:

Could drugs with ingredients of docosanol cause Nonspecific reaction?

Time on drugs with ingredients of docosanol when people have Nonspecific reaction *:

  • < 1 month: 100 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 0.0 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

Gender of people who have Nonspecific reaction when taking drugs with ingredients of docosanol *:

  • female: 78.57 %
  • male: 21.43 %

Age of people who have Nonspecific reaction when taking drugs with ingredients of docosanol *:

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 9.09 %
  • 20-29: 4.55 %
  • 30-39: 27.27 %
  • 40-49: 18.18 %
  • 50-59: 18.18 %
  • 60+: 22.73 %

Conditions people have *:

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  1. Oral Herpes (viral infection of mouth): 17 people, 56.67%
  2. Hallucinations (sensations that appear real but are created by your mind): 1 person, 3.33%

Other drugs people take *:

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  1. Vitamin D: 1 person, 3.33%
  2. Tylenol: 1 person, 3.33%
  3. Tamiflu: 1 person, 3.33%
  4. Sinemet: 1 person, 3.33%
  5. Seroquel: 1 person, 3.33%
  6. Remeron: 1 person, 3.33%
  7. Protonix: 1 person, 3.33%
  8. Oxycodone: 1 person, 3.33%
  9. Nuplazid: 1 person, 3.33%
  10. Miralax: 1 person, 3.33%

Other side effects people have besides Nonspecific reaction *:

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  1. Oral Herpes (viral infection of mouth): 9 people, 30.00%
  2. Application Site Pain: 4 people, 13.33%
  3. Drug Ineffective: 4 people, 13.33%
  4. Pain: 3 people, 10.00%
  5. Drug Administration Error: 3 people, 10.00%
  6. Swelling Face: 3 people, 10.00%
  7. Herpes Simplex (herpes simplex is a common viral infection): 2 people, 6.67%
  8. Lip Swelling: 2 people, 6.67%
  9. Burning Sensation: 2 people, 6.67%
  10. Acne (skin problems that cause pimples): 2 people, 6.67%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on docosanol. All drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. brand name and generic drugs) are considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

Who is eHealthMe?

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