Penciclovir - pen-SYE-kloe-veer belongs to the family of medication called antivirals. Antivirals are using to treat infections causing by viruses. Usually they work for only one kind or group of virus infections.
Topical penciclovir is using to treat the symptoms of herpes simplex virus infections around the mouth - cold sores. Although topical penciclovir will not cure herpes simplex, it may help relieve the pain and discomfort and may help the sores heal faster.
This drug is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA