Comparing Acyclovir Topical vs Penciclovir Topical
| Acyclovir topical | Penciclovir topical |
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| Acyclovir topical | Penciclovir topical |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Cold Sores, Herpes Simplex (HSV). Acyclovir topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Cold Sores. Penciclovir topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Cold Sores (Herpes Simplex Labialis)
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| More about Acyclovir topical | More about Penciclovir topical | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Acyclovir topical has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 from a total of 76 ratings on Drugs.com. 66% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 20% reported a negative effect. |
Penciclovir topical has an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from a total of 68 ratings on Drugs.com. 87% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 9% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
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View all Acyclovir topical side effects |
View all Penciclovir topical side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||||||||||
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| Zovirax Cream, Zovirax Ointment | Denavir | ||||||||||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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4 hours |
N/A |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Acyclovir topical:
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Penciclovir topical:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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March 29, 1982 |
September 24, 1996 |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||||||||||
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N/A |
N/A |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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