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What is Prescribing information?
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Denavir Prescribing Information: Indications & Dosage
Denavir (penciclovir cream) is indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in adults and children 12 years of age and older.
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What is Patient information?
Easy-to-read and understand detailed drug information and pill images for the patient or caregiver from Cerner Multum.
Denavir Patient Information: Side Effects
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. You ma...
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What is Consumer information?
A concise overview of the drug for the patient or caregiver from First DataBank.
Denavir Consumer Information: Uses
This medication is used to treat "cold sores/fever blisters" (herpes labialis). It can speed up healing of the sores and decrease symptoms (such as tingling, pain, burning, itching). Penciclovir belongs to a class of medications known as antivirals. It works by stopping the growth of the virus. This medication does not cure herpes, and it does not prevent passing the infection to someone else. It does not prevent future occurrences.
HOW TO USE: Use this medication at the first sign of infection (such as tingling, burning, redness, or sores). Wash yo...
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