Pencivir for cold sores 10mg/g

• Pencivir for cold sores 10mg/g, depending on the variant different filling quantity/number of pieces

Pencivir for cold sores 10mg/g in detail

The total dose should not be exceeded without consulting a doctor or pharmacist.

How to use?
Apply the medicine to the lips and neighbouring affected areas. It should be applied after meals.

Duration of use?
You should not use the medicine for longer than 4 days without medical advice. If symptoms persist for longer, you should consult your doctor.

Overdosage?
If the medicine is used as described, no overdose symptoms are known. If in doubt, consult your doctor.

As a general rule: Pay particular attention to conscientious dosing for infants, small children and the elderly. If in doubt, ask your doctor or pharmacist about any effects or precautionary measures.

A dosage prescribed by a doctor may differ from the information in the package leaflet. Since the doctor will adjust it individually, you should therefore use the medicine according to his instructions.

Storage before opening
The medicine must be stored away from heat.
Storage after opening or preparation
The medicinal product may be used for a maximum of 1 year after opening/preparation!
The medicinal product must be stored at room temperature after opening/preparation.

- Hypersensitivity to the ingredients

Which age group should be considered?
- Children under 12 years of age: As a rule, the medicine should not be used in this age group.

What about pregnancy and breastfeeding?
- Pregnancy: Consult your doctor. Various considerations play a role in whether and how the medicine can be used during pregnancy.
- Breastfeeding: Consult your doctor or pharmacist. They will check your particular situation and advise you accordingly as to whether and how you can continue breastfeeding.

If you have been prescribed the medicine despite a contraindication, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. The therapeutic benefit may be greater than the risk associated with use in the case of a contraindication.what adverse effects can occur?

- Hypersensitivity reactions of the skin, such as
- Burning or stinging of the skin
- Numbness of the lips

If you notice any discomfort or change during treatment, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

For the information provided here, side effects occurring in at least one in 1,000 treated patients are taken into account.
- Emulsifiers (e.g. cetyl/stearyl alcohol) can cause skin irritation (e.g. contact dermatitis).
- Solvents (e.g. propylene glycol, E 477) can cause skin irritation.
How does the active ingredient of the medicine work?

The active ingredient combats certain viruses by damaging their genetic material and thus preventing them from replicating. It is particularly effective against herpes viruses. This can stop a herpes infection, e.g. on the lips.

Application

- Cold sores

Dosage

A sufficient amount at least 6 times a dayAdolescents aged 12 and over and adults at intervals of 2 hoursIf the medicine has been rubbed off one hour after application, an additional application is necessary.

• Effective treatment of cold sores
• Rapid relief of symptoms
• Easy to apply to the affected areas