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Penciclovir CreamAka: Penciclovir, Denavir

Indications
1. Herpes Labialis (Cold Sores)
Dosing
1. Penciclovir 1% Cream
2. Start topical application at first symptoms
3. Apply every 2 hours while awake for 4 days
Efficacy
1. Study n=1573, PCT showed significant improvement
  1. More than 0.5 days faster resolution, decreased pain
2. Reference
  1. Spruance (1997) JAMA 277:1374

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