How Denavir should be taken.
Apply Denavir every two hours during waking hours for four days to your cold sore with your finger or a cotton swab. Wash hands with soap and water to prevent it from coming into contact with your eyes or other areas; to prevent irritation and to prevent spread of the herpes virus.
Precautions or Warnings for Denavir
this medication is a topical cream that is applied externally on the lips and face. Do not apply this medication on mucous membranes inside the mouth, nose, genital or rectal areas.
Denavir topical is in the FDA pregnancy category B. This means that it is unlikely to harm an unborn baby. Do not use this medication topical during pregnancy without first talking to your physician.
It is not known whether Denavir topical passes into breast milk. Do not use Denavir topical if you are breast-feeding a baby without first talking to your physician.
What to do if you miss a dose of Denavir
Use the What to do if you miss a dose of Denavir 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.
Side effects that may be possible for Denavir
Serious side effects have not been reported with the use of Denavir topical.
Other less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to use this medication topical and talk to your physician if you experience: headache; local numbness or tingling where the cream is applied; changes in taste; rash; irritation at the application site.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your physician about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
How to store Denavir
Store at controlled room temperature, 20°-25°C (68°-77°) away from moisture and heat.
What to do when overdosing on Denavir
An overdose of Denavir topical is unlikely to threaten life. If an excessive amount of the cream has been used, or if the cream has been ingested, contact a poison control left or an emergency room for advice.
Other information on Denavir
Do not use other topical medications to treat the same area at them same time as Denavir topical, unless otherwise directed by your physician.
No other medications have been reported to interact with Denavir topical. Talk to your physician or pharmacist before taking other prescription or over-the-counter medications during treatment with Denavir topical.
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Denavir data on this page is for your information purposes only, it is not intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of this medication or any other in conjunction. By all means, this is general information only, and should not be relied on for any purpose. This information should not be construed as containing specific diagnosis, advice, or instructions for any particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the reliability and accuracy of this information, and/or any consequences arising from the use of this information, including adverse consequences or damage to persons or property, however such adverse consequences or damage may happen. Either expressed or implied, no warranty is made in regards to this information.
