Fenivir is intended for the treatment of cold sores (herpes labialis).

Application

1. What is Fenivir and what is it used for?

Fenivir is used to treat cold sores (herpes labialis). Fever blisters are caused by a viral infection. The virus can remain inactive for a long time, but when it is activated, it multiplies and a fever blister develops. This can happen when you are tired and fatigued, when you have a cold or flu, or after intense sun exposure. The virus causes painful blisters on the lips.
Fenivir contains penciclovir as the active ingredient and is a medicine against viral infections that prevents the virus from multiplying. With Fenivir, your cold sores will heal faster and the duration of pain will be shorter. This will also shorten the time that your cold sore remains infectious, but using Fenivir will not prevent you from spreading your cold sore to other people.

If you do not feel better or even worse after 4 days, contact your doctor.

If you do not feel better or worse after 4 days, contact your doctor.

How is it applied?

What is Fenivir and what is it used for?

Fenivir is used to treat cold sores (herpes labialis). Fever blisters are caused by a viral infection. The virus can remain inactive for a long time, but when it is activated, it multiplies and a fever blister develops. This can happen, for example, when you are tired and weary, when you have a cold or flu, or after intense sun exposure. The virus causes painful blisters on the lips.
Fenivir contains penciclovir as the active ingredient and is a medicine against viral infections that prevents the virus from multiplying. With Fenivir, your cold sores will heal more quickly and the duration of the pain will be shorter. The time for which your cold sore remains infectious is also shortened, but using Fenivir will not prevent you from spreading your cold sore to others.

If you do not feel better or worse after 4 days, contact your doctor.

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What should you pay attention to before taking it?

What should you be aware of before using Fenivir?
Fenivir must not be used,
- if you are allergic to penciclovir, famciclovir, cetylstearyl alcohol, propylene glycol or any of the other ingredients of this medicine listed in section 6.

Inform your doctor or pharmacist and do not use Fenivir if any of these apply to you.

Warnings and precautions
Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Fenivir cold sore cream.

Fenivir should only be used on cold sores on the lips and around the mouth. It is not recommended for use on mucous membranes (i.e. in the mouth or nose or genital area). Application in or around the eyes should also be avoided.

Please talk to your doctor or pharmacist before using Fenivir,

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• if you are not sure that your wound is a fever blister.
• If you have an illness or are receiving treatment that weakens the immune system (i.e. if your body's defence against infection is impaired), such as an HIV infection, a bone marrow transplant or cancer treatment.

Inform your doctor or pharmacist and do not use Fenivir if any of these points apply to you.

Use of Fenivir with other medicines.
Inform your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking/using, have recently taken/used or intend to take/use any other medicines.

There are no known interactions with other medicines.

Pregnancy, lactation and procreation/parturition.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding, or if you suspect you may be pregnant or intend to become pregnant, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before using this medicine.

The use of Fenivir - cold sore cream during pregnancy or breast-feeding is decided by the doctor in each individual case.

Fenivir contains cetylstearyl alcohol and propylene glycol.
Fenivir - cold sore cream contains, among other things, cetylstearyl alcohol and propylene glycol. These ingredients may cause skin irritation (e.g. contact dermatitis).

How should the medicine be taken?

How to use Fenivir?

Always use this medicine exactly as described in this leaflet or as your doctor or pharmacist has told you. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
Adults and children over 12 years
The cold sore cream should be used as soon as possible after the first symptoms of illness (e.g. tingling, itching) appear. However, the cream can still be used when fever blisters have already appeared. Please wash hands before and after application. Squeeze a small amount onto your finger and apply the cream to the affected area so that it is completely covered. If a clean disposable applicator is included in this pack, you can use this instead of your fingers. Apply
4 days of cream every 2 hours during the day (about 8 times a day).

See your doctor if your symptoms persist, get worse or if your cold sores have not improved after 4 days of treatment.

Children under 12 years
Fenivir - Cold Sore Cream is not recommended for the treatment of children under 12 years of age.

If you have used a larger amount of Fenivir than you should
No adverse effects are expected if you have used a very large amount of the cream on the skin at one time, possibly the skin could become slightly irritated.

If you forget to use Fenivir
Do not apply twice the amount if you forget to use it before.

If you forget to use the cream, apply it as soon as you remember. Continue using as usual.

If you accidentally swallow Fenivir
Even if you accidentally swallow the entire contents of a tube of Fenivir - cold sore cream, no adverse effects are expected. Irritation of the mouth may occur. Consult a doctor or pharmacist if you experience this.

General precautions for cold sores
Remember that cold sores are contagious.

To avoid the viral infection affecting other parts of your body or passing the virus on to other people, it is important:

• Avoid kissing, especially with children.
• Avoid oral sex.
• Use only your own towel and flannel and do not share cutlery, cups, glasses, etc.
• Avoid bursting or scratching the blisters, as this could prolong the healing process.
• Avoid touching your eyes, as the virus can cause a serious illness if it gets into your eyes.

Do not give this cream to other people, even if they have the same complaints as you.

If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.

What are the possible side effects?

How should Fenivir be stored?

Do not store above 30 °C. Do not freeze.

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Do not dispose of medicines in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. In doing so, they contribute to the protection of the environment.

Special instructions for storage

5. How should Fenivir be stored?

Do not store above 30 °C. Do not freeze.

Keep this medicine out of the reach of children.

Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after "EXP". The expiry date refers to the last day of the month indicated.

Do not dispose of medicines in waste water or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of the medicine when you stop using it. They thus contribute to the protection of the environment.

Special notes on the content

Contents of the pack and other information
What Fenivir contains
- The active substance is penciclovir. 1 g cream contains 10 mg penciclovir.
- The other ingredients are: white petrolatum, liquid paraffin, cetylstearyl alcohol, propylene glycol, purified water, macrogolcetyl stearyl ether.
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What Fenivir looks like and contents of the pack
Fenivir - cold sore cream is a smooth white cream. The cream is available in aluminium tubes of 2 g or 5 g or in pump dispensers of 2 g.
The aluminium tubes are also available with 20 disposable applicators.

Not all pack sizes may be placed on the market.