Penciclovir
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Penciclovir (INN) (IPA: Template:IPA) is a guanine analogue antiviral drug used for the treatment of various herpesvirus infections. It is a nucleoside analogue which exhibits low toxicity and good selectivity. Because penciclovir is absorbed poorly when given orally (by mouth) it is used more as a topical treatment, and is the active ingredient in the cold sore medications Denavir and Fenistil. Famciclovir is a prodrug of penciclovir with improved oral bioavailability.
Category
Anticiral
US Brand Names
DENAVIR®
FDA Package Insert
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