Cold Sore Bandage 1 U/100U Patch, 90 us
🆔 Identity & classification
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🏭 Manufacturer & labeler
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🩺 Clinical
This is an over-the-counter adhesive patch containing zinc oxide, marketed for topical use on cold sores. Zinc oxide is commonly used in skin care products as a protective barrier and mild skin-soothing agent. The patch format allows the ingredient to remain in contact with the affected area. As an OTC monograph product, it is regulated under FDA's established rule-book for this category of skin protectant products.
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🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients
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UNII 9E8X80D2L0
A synthetic form of vitamin E used as an antioxidant and preservative in medications. It helps prevent the active ingredients from degrading when exposed to oxygen or light.
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UNII K679OBS311
Carboxymethylcellulose sodium is a plant-derived thickening agent made from cellulose. In medicines, it acts as a binder to hold ingredients together, a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart, or a thickener in liquids.
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UNII K3Z4F929H6
Lysine is an amino acid that serves as a buffer and pH regulator in medications. It helps maintain the medicine's stability and proper acidity level during storage and use.
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UNII VIF565UC2G
Tea tree oil is an essential oil extracted from the leaves of the Australian tea tree plant. In medicines, it typically serves as a flavoring agent, fragrance, or antimicrobial component in topical formulations.
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UNII T5L8T28FGP
Mineral oil is a clear, odorless liquid derived from crude oil. It acts as a lubricant and emollient in medications, helping pills slide smoothly during manufacturing and aiding moisture retention in topical products.
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UNII 5XB3A63Y52
A synthetic rubber polymer used as a glidant and lubricant in tablet and capsule formulations. It reduces friction between particles and equipment surfaces, helping medicines flow smoothly during manufacturing and preventing sticking.
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💲 Pricing
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| Price system | Per each | Per package |
|---|---|---|
| Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly | Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs. | |
| Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo | No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data. | |
| Medicare drug plans payPart D · quarterly | No Part D plan price is available for this NDC in our data. | |
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🔁 Therapeutic equivalents
| Product | Labeler | Pack | NADAC/unit | TE | Status | Price vs. this |
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| Cold Sore Bandage 1 U/100Uthis 87308-0003-01 | Shenzhen | 90 us | — | — | FDA listed | — |
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📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product
| Package NDC | Description | Marketing start | Status |
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| 87308-0003-01 You're viewing this | 90 U in 1 BOX (87308-003-01) | 2026-01-09 | Active |
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| NADAC pharmacy acquisition price (CMS) | — Not published for this NDC CMS publishes NADAC only for NDCs reported in its retail-pharmacy survey. |
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| HCPCS J-code billing crosswalk | — Not published for this NDC Most self-administered / retail products have no J-code — that is normal. |
| Medicaid utilization (CMS SDUD) | — Not published for this NDC CMS reports utilization only for NDCs with Medicaid claims above its privacy threshold. |
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📄 FDA label — Drug Facts FDA SPL
🎯 Indications and Usage ▾
Use Promotes the healing of cold sores, covering and protecting the affected area from bacterial infection.
⏱️ Dosage and Administration ▾
Directions Apply at the first sign of cold sore symptoms (tingling, itching or pain) Clean and dry the affected area Take out a cold sore patch Gently press and seal the patch to the affected area Wash your hands after applying the patch Replace the patch every 8 to 12 hours, or sooner if it loosens
⚠️ Warnings ▾
Warnings For external use only Avoid contact with eyes Flammable Keep away from heat or flame
📦 Storage and Handling ▾
Other information Store in a cool, dry place Cold sores are contagious. Avoid sharing personal items that contact the cold sore Wash your hands before and after touching the cold sore or applying the patch If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult a healthcare professional before use
🧪 Active Ingredient ▾
Active Ingredient(s) Zinc oxide 1%
🧪 Inactive Ingredients ▾
Inactive ingredients Mineral Oil, Cellulose Gum, Polyisobutene, Lysine, Calendula Officinalis,Tocopheryl Acetate, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil
🎯 Purpose ▾
Purpose Skin Protection