Sexual Health - Denavir
Generic Name:
Penciclovir topical (pen SYE kloe veer TAH pih kal )
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What is Denavir? |
Denavir is a medical treatment to help treat external cold sores (fever blisters). Using Denavir every two waking hours can reduce the discomfort and time a breakout will last.
Recurrent cold sores cause many people pain and embarrassment. Denavir is a prescription medication that can help shorten the duration and severity of cold sore breakouts. The virus herpes simplex type 1 causes a cold sore, also known as a fever blister. Once you have the cold sore virus, it will stay within your body forever, which means there is always a chance to have a breakout.
Denavir is an anti-viral cream that can be used to treat cold sores as soon as there is a sign of a breakout. Denavir works best when it is applied during the early signs of a breakout. Denavir cream penetrates the area where the break is occurring and blocks the virus that will cause the cold sore. Denavir is intended for external use and should be applied every two waking hours for four days. |
What should you Know? |
Do not apply penciclovir topical to the inside of the nose or in or near the eyes, as it may cause irritation.
For best results, treatment with penciclovir topical should begin as soon as possible after symptoms appear.
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Before Using |
Penciclovir topical is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. Do not use penciclovir topical during pregnancy without first talking to your doctor.
It is not known whether penciclovir topical passes into breast milk. Do not use penciclovir topical if you are breast-feeding a baby without first talking to your doctor. |
Directions |
Use penciclovir topical exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain them to you.
Penciclovir topical should be applied to cold sore lesions every 2 hours while awake for a period of four days, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Penciclovir topical should be used to treat cold sores on the lips and face only.
For best results, treatment with penciclovir topical should begin as soon as possible after symptoms appear.
Do not apply penciclovir topical to the inside of the nose or in or near the eyes, as it may cause irritation.
Store penciclovir topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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What happens if I miss a dose?
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| Use the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and use only your next regularly scheduled dose. |
Cautions |
Serious side effects have not been reported with the use of penciclovir topical.
Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use penciclovir topical and talk to your doctor if you experience:
· headache;
· local numbness or tingling where the cream is applied;
· changes in taste;
· rash; or
· irritation at the application site.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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