Chemical formula: C₂₂H₄₆O Molecular mass: 326.6 g/mol PubChem compound: 12620
The exact mechanism of the antiviral activity of docosanol is unknown. In vitro studies indicate that docosanol affects the fusion between the virus and the plasma membrane, which inhibits intracellular uptake and replication of virus. Docosanol has no effect against non-enveloped viruses.
This medicinal substance has been classified in the anatomical therapeutic chemical (ATC) classification according to its main therapeutic use as follows:
| ATC code | Group title | Classification |
|---|---|---|
| D06BB11 | Docosanol | D Dermatologicals → D06 Antibiotics and chemotherapeutics for dermatological use → D06B Chemotherapeutics for topical use → D06BB Antivirals |
Competent medicine agencies globally have authorized commercialization of this active ingredient according to these medication package inserts (MPIs):
| Title | Information Source | Document Type | |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLISTEX COLD SORE Cream | Medicines & Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (GB) | MPI, EU: SmPC |
Docosanol is an active ingredient of these brands:
Austria (AT)Canada (CA)France (FR)Poland (PL)Spain (ES)Note the following: The list of brand names is continuously updated, and thus does not include the total of products circulating worldwide. |
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