{"id":27302,"date":"2022-10-19T12:21:15","date_gmt":"2022-10-19T12:21:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=27302"},"modified":"2022-10-20T07:04:31","modified_gmt":"2022-10-20T07:04:31","slug":"vectavir","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/vectavir\/","title":{"rendered":"Vectavir &#8211; Penciclovir uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>1%&nbsp;cream<br>Penciclovir<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Vectavir is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vectavir&nbsp;cream&nbsp;is used in the treatment of cold sores (&nbsp;herpes&nbsp;labialis) caused by&nbsp;Herpes&nbsp;simplex.&nbsp;A cream&nbsp;should be applied as soon as possible after the onset of symptoms when the lip starts to &#8220;tingle&#8221; and\/or when pimples\/blisters form, not late in the course when the scab has had time to form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vectavir inhibits the&nbsp;Herpes&nbsp;simplex virus&#8217; ability to reproduce.&nbsp;The time for healing, pain, and the detectable&nbsp;virus&nbsp;is shortened by up to one day.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before you use Vectavir<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Vectavir<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are allergic to penciclovir or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).<\/li><li>if you have previously shown hypersensitivity to famciclovir.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are unsure about the cause of your mouth ulcer or if the mouth ulcer is getting worse or not getting better, see your doctor.<\/li><li>if you have a weakened immune system, you should contact your doctor.<\/li><li>the cream&nbsp;should not be used on mucous membranes (e.g. in the eyes, mouth, nose, or on genitals).&nbsp;Do not use the&nbsp;cream&nbsp;in or near the eyes or on the genitals.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Vectavir should only be used for cold sores on the lips or around the mouth.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other medicines and Vectavir<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not likely that the effect of the treatment can be affected if Vectavir&nbsp;cream&nbsp;and other medicines are used at the same time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>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<p><em>Pregnancy<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Limited experience of use during pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Breast-feeding<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not known whether the active ingredient passes into breast milk.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vectavir does not affect your ability to drive.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vectavir contains cetostearyl alcohol and propylene glycol<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine contains cetostearyl alcohol which can cause local skin reactions (e.g. contact dermatitis) and 417 mg of propylene glycol per gram of&nbsp;cream.&nbsp;Propylene glycol can cause skin irritation.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Vectavir<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Adults and children over 12 years of age<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Treatment should be started as soon as possible after the first signs of&nbsp;infection, such as&nbsp;itching&nbsp;and tingling.&nbsp;Some people do not notice these symptoms, but Vectavir&nbsp;cream&nbsp;has an effect even if it is applied only when warts\/blisters have started to form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=19970117000027#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/res\/RootMedia\/Novartis\/Media\/Vectavir\/PIL20Vectavir20bild.jpg\" alt=\"Picture 1\" title=\"Picture 1\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Wash your hands before and after applying the&nbsp;cream.<\/li><li>Squeeze a little&nbsp;cream&nbsp;onto a fingertip.&nbsp;For those packages that have disposable applicators, the applicator can be used instead of the fingertip.<\/li><li>Cream&nbsp;one smears every two hours during the day for 4 days.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If the treatment time coincides with a meal, you should apply the&nbsp;cream&nbsp;after eating.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It may take a while for the&nbsp;cream&nbsp;to work.&nbsp;Continue to use the&nbsp;cream&nbsp;even if the wound does not feel better immediately.&nbsp;Use&nbsp;cream&nbsp;one for 4 days unless the doctor has told you otherwise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Use for children<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vectavir&nbsp;cream&nbsp;should not be used in children under 12 years of age.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have used too much Vectavir&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have ingested too much medicine or if, for example, a 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<p>It is unlikely that any serious problems will occur if you have used a large amount of&nbsp;cream&nbsp;at once on the skin.&nbsp;However, some skin irritation may occur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The cream&nbsp;is not dangerous to swallow, although some irritation in the mouth may occur.&nbsp;No special treatment is necessary.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, this medicine can cause&nbsp;side effects, although not everybody gets them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The most common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(occurring in more than 1 in 100 users) are reactions to the treated skin area, eg burning sensation, pain, or numbness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Side effects&nbsp;that have been reported and occur in an unknown number of users are hypersensitivity,&nbsp;hives,&nbsp;and allergic skin inflammation (eg rash,&nbsp;itching, blisters, and swelling).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Vectavir<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Store at a maximum of 30 \u00baC.&nbsp;Do not freeze.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date stated on the packaging.&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medicines must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.&nbsp;Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.&nbsp;These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The active substance is penciclovir 10 mg\/g (1%)<\/li><li>Other ingredients are white soft paraffin, liquid paraffin, cetostearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, macrogol cetostearyl ether 1000, and purified water.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Appearance and package sizes of the medicine<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Vectavir is a soft, white&nbsp;cream.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Pack sizes: 2g and 5g tubes and in a 2g plastic pump dispenser.&nbsp;There is also a pack with a 2 g tube and 20 disposable applicators.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing authorization holder and manufacturer<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Omega Pharma International NV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Venecoweg 26<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B-9810 Nazareth, Belgium<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Medgenix Benelux NV<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Vliegveld 21<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>B-8560 Wevelgem, Belgium<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Vectavir\u00a0cream\u00a0is used 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 &#8220;tingle&#8221; and\/or when pimples\/blisters form, not late in the course when the scab has had time to 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