A 36-year-old member asked:
what is denavir (penciclovir) used for?
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Dr. Joel Gallant answered
Infectious Disease 36 years experience
Cold sores: It's a cream used to treat cold sores caused by herpes. It can help, but oral medications are more convenient and more effective.
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Dr. Joel Gallant answered
Infectious Disease 36 years experience
Cold sores: Denavir (penciclovir) is a cream used to treat cold sores caused by herpes. It can help, but oral medications are more convenient and more effective.
5696 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Im using denavir (penciclovir) what else could I take?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Joel Gallant answered
Infectious Disease 36 years experience
Cold sores: Denavir (penciclovir) is a cream used to treat cold sores caused by herpes. It can help, but oral medications are more convenient and more effective.
5696 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 47-year-old member asked:
Im using denavir (penciclovir) what else could I use?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Joel Gallant answered
Infectious Disease 36 years experience
Cold sores: Denavir (penciclovir) is a cream used to treat cold sores caused by herpes. It can help, but oral medications are more convenient and more effective.
5696 viewsReviewed >2 years ago
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