octacosanol, a dietary supplement. Also called 1-octacosanol. ▪ INDICATIONS: It is used for herpes, inflammation of the skin, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and physical endurance. It is probably not effective for ALS, and there are insufficient reliable data for other indications. ▪ CONTRAINDICATIONS: Octacosanol should not be used during pregnancy and lactation or in children.
