{"id":27298,"date":"2022-10-19T12:17:23","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T12:17:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=27298"},"modified":"2022-10-20T07:04:38","modified_gmt":"2022-10-20T07:04:38","slug":"vectatone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/vectatone\/","title":{"rendered":"Vectatone – Penciclovir uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

1% cream
penciclovir<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Vectatone is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vectatone\u00a0cream\u00a0is a beige to light brown\u00a0cream\u00a0used in the treatment of cold sores (\u00a0herpes\u00a0labialis) caused by\u00a0Herpes\u00a0simplex.\u00a0A cream\u00a0should be applied as soon as possible after the onset of symptoms when the lip starts to “tingle” and\/or when pimples\/blisters form, not late in the course when the scab has had time to form.\u00a0You must speak to a doctor if symptoms worsen or do not improve within 4 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vectatone inhibits the\u00a0Herpes\u00a0simplex virus’s ability to reproduce.\u00a0The time for healing, pain, and the detectable\u00a0virus\u00a0is shortened by up to one day.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What you need to know before you use Vectatone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Do not use Vectatone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

– if you are allergic to penciclovir or any other ingredient in this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– if you have previously shown hypersensitivity to famciclovir.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Vectatone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– if you are unsure of the cause of your mouth ulcer or if the mouth ulcer is getting worse or not getting better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– if you have a weakened immune system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cream\u00a0should not be used in or near the eyes, on the genitals, or on mucous membranes (e.g. in the mouth or nose).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vectatone should only be used for wounds on the lips or around the mouth.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Other medicines and Vectatone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It is not likely that the effect of the treatment can be affected if Vectatone cream and other medicines are used at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are using, have recently used, or might be using other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Limited experience of use during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is not known whether the active ingredient passes into breast milk.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vectatone does not affect your ability to drive.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vectatone contains cetostearyl alcohol and propylene glycol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vectatone contains cetostearyl alcohol which can cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This medicine contains 416 mg of propylene glycol per gram of\u00a0cream.\u00a0Propylene glycol can cause skin irritation.
<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to use Vectatone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as directed by your doctor or pharmacist. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Adults and children over 12 years of age<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Treatment should be started as soon as possible after the first signs of\u00a0infection, e.g.\u00a0itching\u00a0and tingling sensation.\u00a0Some people do not notice these symptoms, but Vectatone\u00a0cream\u00a0has an effect even if it is applied only when warts\/blisters have started to form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"Pictures<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

1. Wash your hands before and after applying the\u00a0cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Squeeze out a little cream on a fingertip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Cream a smear every two hours during the day for 4 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the treatment time coincides with a meal, you should apply the cream after eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It may take a while for the cream to work. Continue to use the cream even if the wound does not feel better immediately. Use cream one for 4 days unless the doctor has told you otherwise.
<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use for children and adolescents<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vectatone cream should not be used in children under 12 years of age.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have used too much Vectatone <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example,\u00a0a child has ingested the medicine by mistake, contact a doctor or hospital for an assessment of the risk and advice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is unlikely that any serious problems will occur if you have used a large amount of cream at once on the skin. However, some skin irritation may occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cream is not dangerous to swallow, although some irritation in the mouth may occur. No special treatment is necessary.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause\u00a0side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Common<\/strong> (may affect up to 1 in 10 users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Reactions on the treated skin area, eg burning sensation, pain, or numbness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Has been reported<\/strong> (occurring in an unknown number of users)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hypersensitivity,\u00a0hives,\u00a0and allergic skin inflammation (e.g. rash,\u00a0itching, blisters, and swelling).<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to store Vectatone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Store at a maximum of 25\u00a0o<\/sup>\u00a0C. Does not freeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Use before the expiry date which is stated on the carton after the Expiration date.\u00a0The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

– The active substance is penciclovir 10 mg\/g (1%)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

– Other ingredients are white soft paraffin, liquid paraffin, cetostearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, macrogol cetostearyl ether 1000, red and yellow iron oxide (E172), and purified water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Vectatone is a soft, beige to light brown\u00a0cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Package sizes: Tube of 2 g and 5 g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Marketing authorization holder and manufacturers<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Omega Pharma International NV<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Venecoweg 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B-9810 Nazareth, Belgium<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Medgenix Benelux NV<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vliegveld 21<\/p>\n\n\n\n

B-8560 Wevelgem, Belgium<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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