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Penciclovir

A guanosine analogue antiviral used against herpesvirus infections, particularly applied topically for cold sores (herpes labialis); it was approved for medical use in 1996. This family brings together the active ingredient and other impurities.

Did you know?Only about 1.5% is absorbed by mouth: for oral use famciclovir is given instead, a prodrug that the liver, blood and intestinal wall convert into penciclovir.

PenciclovirGo to the active ingredient →
PenciclovirActive ingredientPenciclovirCat. No. P-P040-001CAS 39809-25-1

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