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| Uses |
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| | Denavir is used on the lips
and faces of adults to treat cold sores caused by herpes simplex virus. Penciclovir
does not cure herpes infections but decreases pain and itching if applied when
the earliest symptoms first appear. |
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| Directions |
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| | Clean and dry the area before
applying the cream to avoid spreading the infection. Rub the cream in gently,
using enough cream to cover all sores completely. Penciclovir comes as a cream.
It is usually used externally every 2 hours while you are awake for 4 days. Follow
the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist
or doctor to explain any part you do not understand. Use penciclovir exactly as
directed. Do not use more or less of it or use it more often than prescribed by
your doctor. Use this medication as soon as possible after symptoms appear. Continue
to use penciclovir even if you feel well. Do not stop using penciclovir without
talking to your doctor. |
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| Side
Effects |
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| | Some common side effects reported
with Denavir include: headache irritation at the site of application. |
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| Precautions |
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| | Tell your doctor if you are
pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant
while taking penciclovir, call your doctor. Tell your doctor and pharmacist if
you are allergic to penciclovir, acyclovir (Zovirax), or any other drugs. Tell
your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you
are taking, including vitamins. |
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| Interactions |
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| | Tell your doctor or pharmacist
of all prescription and nonprescription drugs you may use, especially: digoxin,
diazepam, ketoconazole, itraconazole, iron supplements, vitamins with iron, cilostazol.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. |
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| Missed
Dosages |
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| | Take your next dose of Denavir
as soon as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose
and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses. |
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| Storage |
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| | Store Denavir
at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach
of children. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. Talk
to your pharmacist about the proper disposal of your medication. |
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