Classes
DEA Class; Rx
Common Brand Names; Denavir
- Antivirals, Topical
Description
Topical antiviral medication; active metabolite of famciclovir
For treatment of herpes labialis in patients 12 years and older
More favorable results than with topical acyclovir
Indications
Indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity
Adverse Effects
- Milde erythema
- Application site reaction (1%)
- Headache (5%)
- Hypesthesia/local anesthesia
- Erythematous rash
- Local edema
- Oropharyngeal edema
- Paresthesia
- Parosmia
- Skin discoloration
- Pain
- Urticaria
- Taste perversion
Warnings
Use gloves to apply because may inoculate other areas
External use only
Effects in immunocompromised patients not established
For use in lips/face only
NOT for use in mucous membranes not recommended
NOT for use in or near eyes
Pregnancy and Lactation
Drug is not absorbed systemically following topical administration and maternal use is not expected to result in fetal exposure to drug
Drug is not absorbed systemically by the mother following topical administration and breastfeeding is not expected to result in exposure of child to drug
Maximum Dosage
No maximum dosage information is available.
No maximum dosage information is available.
No maximum dosage information is available.
>= 12 years: No maximum dosage information is available.
< 12 years: Safety and efficacy have not been established.
Safety and efficacy have not been established.
How supplied
Penciclovir
cream
- 0.1%
