Denavir: Uses, indications and precautions when using

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Denavir is used to treat cold sores or cold sores. Denavir is used in many different diseases, so the indications are very diverse. Patients should be careful when taking this drug to minimize the risk of side effects.

1. What is Denavir?

Denavir is a medicine used to treat cold sores, cold sores, also known as cold sores. The drug works to speed up the healing of ulcers as well as reduce symptoms such as tingling, pain, burning, itching... Denavir's main ingredient is Penciclovir, which is an antiviral drug that works by blocking the growth of the virus. growth of the virus in the patient's body. Medicines do not completely cure herpes as well as the ability to transmit this disease to those around, nor can it prevent its recurrence.

2. Indications for taking Denavir

Indications for taking Denavir medicine for patients with cold sores.

3. Notes when taking Denavir

Denavir is used when the first signs of infection appear such as tingling, burning, redness, sores... Patients need to wash their hands with soap and clean water before and after applying Denavir. Clean and dry the areas to be applied immediately afterwards. Next, apply a thin layer of Denavir cream to the entire surface of the blistered skin and to the itchy or red areas of the skin, gently rubbing to allow the medicine to penetrate the inner layers. Patients need to apply the cream every 2 hours for 4 days or as specified by the doctor. The medicine is for external use only, do not apply it on the skin near the eyes because it is very easy to irritate the eyes. If you accidentally get the medicine in your eyes, you need to wash your eyes with clean water many times. Other sensitive skin areas such as the mouth and nose should not be allowed to get in.
Denavir dose is given depending on the medical condition and response to the drug of each patient. Absolutely do not use the medicine longer or more often than prescribed by the treating doctor. For best results, take the medicine regularly as directed by your doctor. Medicines work best when the amount of medicine absorbed by the skin remains constant, so it needs to be taken at the same times each day.

Cold sores or cold sores are contagious and Denavir won't prevent it from spreading. Therefore, it is important to avoid close physical contact with others during an outbreak until the ulcer has completely healed. In addition, people with herpes should not touch the acne too much, each time they should wash their hands thoroughly afterwards.
Some side effects when taking Denavir drugs are redness, burning, stinging, numbness..., which usually goes away automatically after the first time of taking the drug, but there are still cases of unusual prolongation or severe progression. It is better to notify your doctor immediately in such a situation. The drug is prescribed to patients because the doctor has assessed that the benefits of the drug outweigh the risk of side effects, so the patient needs to feel secure when using this drug. Some studies have shown that an allergic reaction is a very rare occurrence when applying Denavir, although this is a very dangerous phenomenon. Clinically, if symptoms such as rash, swelling and itching are observed in the throat, tongue surface, face... accompanied by severe dizziness and difficulty breathing, take the patient to a medical facility. right away. Before taking medication, the patient should also inform the doctor or pharmacist about the drugs they are taking, including prescription drugs, over-the-counter drugs and herbal remedies, so that the doctor can consider the compatibility situation. drug interactions may occur, thereby limiting the danger to the patient while taking Denavir.

4. Conclusion

Denavir is a topical medication used to treat cold sores in herpes. Denavir needs to be used properly, according to the prescription and instructions of the doctor to achieve a good treatment effect for the patient.

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Reference source: webmd.com