Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
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Brand Name :
denavir
Synonyms :
penciclovir
Class :
Anti virals,topical
Brand Name :
denavir
Synonyms :
penciclovir
Class :
Anti virals,topical
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
CreamÂ
0.1%Â
After the first onset of symptoms, apply every 2 hours for four days while awake
Dosage Forms & StrengthsÂ
CreamÂ
0.1%Â
<12 years: Safety and efficacy not established
>12 years: After the first onset of symptoms, apply every 2 hours for four days while awake
may decrease the therapeutic effects of antiherpetic antivirals
may decrease the serum concentration of Polyvalent Cation Containing Products
Frequency defined:Â Â
>10%Â
Mild erythemaÂ
1-10%Â
HeadacheÂ
Reaction at the application siteÂ
<1%Â
Erythematous rashÂ
Oropharyngeal edemaÂ
ParosmiaÂ
PainÂ
Taste perversionÂ
Local anesthesiaÂ
Local edemaÂ
ParesthesiaÂ
Skin discolorationÂ
UrticariaÂ
Pregnancy consideration: The medicine is not absorbed systemically after topical treatment, and maternal use is not predicted to result in fetal exposure to the drugÂ
Lactation: Excretion of the drug in human breast milk is unknown Â
Pregnancy category:Â
Category A: well-controlled and Satisfactory studies show no risk to the fetus in the first or later trimester.  Â
Category B: there was no evidence of risk to the fetus in animal studies, and there were not enough studies on pregnant women.Â
Category C: there was evidence of risk of adverse effects in animal reproduction studies, and no adequate evidence in human studies must take care of potential risks in pregnant women.   Â
Category D: adequate data available with sufficient evidence of human fetal risk from various platforms, but despite the potential risk, and used only in emergency cases for potential benefits.   Â
Category X: Drugs listed in this category outweigh the risks over benefits. Hence these categories of drugs need to be avoided by pregnant women.   Â
Category N: There is no data available for the drug under this categoryÂ
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: penciclovirÂ
Pronounced: pen-SYE-kloe-virÂ
Why do we use penciclovir?Â
It is used in the treatment of recurrent herpes simplex labialisÂ
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