Penciclovir

FDA Approved: * November 9, 2022
Pharm Company: * TEVA PHARMS USA
Category: Antiviral

Penciclovir is a guanosine 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 more often used as a topical treatment. It is the active ingredient in the cold sore medications Denavir (NDC 0135-0315-52), Vectavir and Fenivir. Famciclovir is a prodrug of penciclovir with improved oral bioavailability. Penciclovir w... [wikipedia]

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Dosage List

Penciclovir 10 mg/g Topical Cream
NDC: 0093-3186
Labeler:
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
Penciclovir 10 mg/g Topical Cream
NDC: 0378-0896
Labeler:
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
Penciclovir 10 mg/g Topical Cream
NDC: 13668-661
Labeler:
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited
Penciclovir 10 mg/g Topical Cream
NDC: 40085-415
Labeler:
Renaissance Pharma, Inc.

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