What are the alternatives to Pencivir?
In addition to penciclovir, the drug acyclovir is used in the treatment of cold sores. This is also an antiviral drug. If shingles is present, the drug Zostex® is a suitable alternative, which acts specifically against these viruses and can be taken as an alternative.
Some household remedies are also known as alternatives, including honey. Tea tree oil is also recommended, although it should be noted that this can be very irritating. High-proof alcohol from the pharmacy has a disinfecting effect and relieves itching and tingling.
Toothpaste should not be used, it dries out the skin and has no medicinal effect on lip herpes. As an alternative, some home remedies are known, including honey. Tea tree oil is also recommended, although it should be noted that this can be very irritating. High-proof alcohol from the pharmacy has a disinfecting effect and relieves itching and tingling. Toothpaste should not be used, it dries out the skin and has no medicinal effect on lip herpes.
Pencivir or Aciclovir – Which is better?
Penciclovir or Aciclovir are used for lip herpes. Penciclovir is the newer active ingredient and shows better efficacy and tolerability than Aciclovir. Patients who use penciclovir are less painful and reach the so-called crustal stage earlier.
In addition, Penciclovir is also effective when applied after the appearance of blisters. Aciclovir does not seem to have any effect at this stage. More information about the anti-viral Aciclovir can be found in our matching article: Aciclovir
Pencivir in combination with Fenistil
The cream with the active ingredient Penciclovir was previously available under the trade name Fenistil Pencivir, but now the product is simply called Pencivir. Fenistil is a registered trademark of the pharmaceutical company Novartis. Fenistil usually contains the active ingredient dimentinden, which is used to treat rashes, sunburn or insect bites.
It has antiallergic effects. The change of name from Fenistil Pencivir to Pencivir prevents possible confusion in patients, and the package and package insert clearly mark the indication for use of the drug.