PENCICLOVIR (pen-cy'clo-vir) Denavir Classifications: antiviral; Therapeutic: antiviral Pregnancy Category: B |
10 mg/g cream
Antiviral agent active against herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). HSV-1 and HSV-2 infected cells phosphorylate penciclovir utilizing viral thymidine kinase. Resulting form of penciclovir competes with viral DNA, thus inhibiting both viral DNA synthesis and replication.
Inhibits both viral DNA synthesis and replication. Effectiveness is measured in decreased viral load.
Treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores).
Hypersensitivity to penciclovir, lactation.
Pregnancy (category B). Safety and efficacy in children <12 y have not been established. Safety in immunocompromised patients is not established.
Cold Sores Adult: Topical Apply q2h while awake x 4 d |
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