Penciclovir: Side Effects, Uses & Monitoring

Facts extracted from current FDA product labeling for Penciclovir. Educational only — not medical advice.

Labeled uses

Penciclovir cream is a deoxynucleoside analog HSV DNA polymerase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in adults and children 12 years of age or older.

Source: FDA labeling via NIH DailyMed (set dfbd90ed…). Not affiliated with FDA or NIH.

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