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Usage: Denavir is an antiviral medication. Denavir is used topically for the treatment of recurrent cold sores.
Directions: Use Denavir topical exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist to explain them to you. Denavir topical should be applied to cold sore lesions every 2 hours while awake for a period of four days, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. Denavir topical should be used to treat cold sores on the lips and face only. For best results, treatment with Denavir topical should begin as soon as possible after symptoms appear. Do not apply Denavir topical to the inside of the nose or in or near the eyes, as it may cause irritation.
Side Effects: 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 Denavir 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.
Precautions: There are no restrictions on food, beverages, or activity during treatment with Denavir topical, unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
Drug Interactions: Do not use other topical medications to treat the same area at them same time as Denavir topical, unless otherwise directed by your doctor. No other medicines have been reported to interact with Denavir topical. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking other prescription or over-the-counter medications during treatment with Denavir topical.
If You Take Too Much: 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.
Missed Dose: Use the missed dose 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.
Storage: Store Denavir topical at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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