Penciclovir clinical pharmacology
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Clinical Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics
Measurable penciclovir concentrations were not detected in plasma or urine of healthy male volunteers (n=12) following single or repeat application of the 1% cream at a dose of 180 mg penciclovir daily (approximately 67 times the estimated usual clinical dose). Pediatric Patients: The systemic absorption of penciclovir following topical administration has not been evaluated in patients < 18 years of age.
References
Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.