PENCIVIR for cold sore cream, 2 g

Instructions for use for PENCIVIR for cold sore cream, 2 g

Pencivir cream is a medicine used to treat cold sores. The active ingredient penciclovir inhibits the growth of certain viruses. The cream is used to relieve pain and itching and to speed up the crusting of cold sores. Application should be limited to the affected areas of skin on the lips and around the mouth. Application to mucous membranes is not recommended. Oral therapy should be considered in immunocompromised patients. The cream should be applied thinly every 2 hours, at least 6 times a day. The duration of treatment is 4 days in total, even if symptoms improve before then. Side effects may include skin reactions such as burning or numbness. The medicine should not be used in case of hypersensitivity to the ingredients, immune deficiency or in children under 12 years of age. During pregnancy and breastfeeding, the doctor should be consulted before use. Further information on use, dosage and possible side effects can be found in the package leaflet.