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Penciclovir

Generic Name
Penciclovir
Brand Names
Denavir
Drug Type
Small Molecule
Chemical Formula
C10H15N5O3
CAS Number
39809-25-1
Unique Ingredient Identifier
359HUE8FJC

Overview

Penciclovir is a synthetic acyclic guanine derivative with antiviral activity used for the treatment of various herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections. Displaying low toxicity and good selectivity, penciclovir is a nucleoside analogue.

Indication

Used to treat recurrent cold sores on the lips and face from various herpesvirus invections.

Associated Conditions

  • Cold Sore

Clinical Trials

Title
Posted
Study ID
Phase
Status
Sponsor
2025/05/22
Phase 1
Not yet recruiting
LiteVax BV
2025/03/03
Phase 3
Recruiting
2025/02/03
Phase 3
Recruiting
2024/12/18
Phase 3
Recruiting
2024/11/18
Phase 3
Recruiting
2023/09/21
Phase 4
Recruiting
2023/05/30
Phase 3
Completed
2022/06/21
Phase 3
Completed
2022/04/15
Phase 3
Recruiting
2021/01/11
Phase 3
Recruiting

FDA Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Manufacturer
NDC Code
Route
Strength
Effective Date
Amneal Pharmaceuticals NY LLC
69238-1791
TOPICAL
10 mg in 1 g
7/31/2020
Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.
0093-3186
TOPICAL
10 mg in 1 g
3/31/2019
Physicians Total Care, Inc.
54868-4956
TOPICAL
10 mg in 1 g
1/3/2011
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
0378-0896
TOPICAL
10 mg in 1 g
9/4/2019
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Inc.
0378-9720
TOPICAL
10 mg in 1 g
1/1/2018
Torrent Pharmaceuticals Limited
13668-661
TOPICAL
10 mg in 1 g
8/8/2023

EMA Drug Approvals

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No EMA approvals found for this drug.

HSA Drug Approvals

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No HSA approvals found for this drug.

NMPA Drug Approvals

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No NMPA approvals found for this drug.

PPB Drug Approvals

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No PPB approvals found for this drug.

TGA Drug Approvals

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No TGA approvals found for this drug.

Health Canada Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
DIN
Dosage Form
Strength
Market Date
DENAVIR
novartis consumer health canada inc.
02238848
Cream - Topical
1 %
8/14/2006

CIMA AEMPS Drug Approvals

Approved Product
Company
Registration Number
Pharmaceutical Form
Prescription Type
Status
FENIVIR 10 mg/g CREMA
Perrigo Espana S.A.
61462
CREMA
Sin Receta
Commercialized

Philippines FDA Drug Approvals

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No Philippines FDA approvals found for this drug.

Saudi SFDA Drug Approvals

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No Saudi SFDA approvals found for this drug.

Malaysia NPRA Drug Approvals

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No Malaysia NPRA approvals found for this drug.

UK EMC Drug Information

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No UK EMC drug information found for this drug.

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