Can I use penciclovir while pregnant?

Since penciclovir topical is not absorbed into the body, using this medicine is not expected to be harmful if you are pregnant or breast-feeding. Penciclovir topical is not approved for use by anyone younger than 12 years old.

Is acyclovir cream safe in pregnancy?

Medicines recommended Cold sores are often treated with aciclovir cream which is a specific antiviral medication. This is applied to the affected area. It is considered safe at all stages of pregnancy. If the cold sores are severe, aciclovir or valaciclovir tablets may be prescribed by your GP.

Is acyclovir safe in first trimester?

Conclusion: Use of acyclovir in the first trimester does not increase birth defects, and it should be the antiviral drug of choice in early pregnancy.

When should I start taking acyclovir during pregnancy?

Treatment with these drugs usually starts around the 36th week of pregnancy. It continues through delivery. Both the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommend the following dosages during pregnancy: acyclovir: 400-mg doses three times per day.

What is penciclovir cream used for?

Penciclovir belongs to the family of medicines called antivirals. Antivirals are used to treat infections caused by viruses. Usually they work for only one kind or group of virus infections. Topical penciclovir is used to treat the symptoms of herpes simplex virus infections around the mouth (cold sores).

Is penciclovir better than acyclovir?

Two of the studies compared penciclovir to acyclovir and one study showed that penciclovir was superior to acyclovir; however, the other trial showed no difference in effectiveness. The two other studies regarding penciclovir showed modestly improved healing and pain outcomes when compared to placebo.

Does acyclovir cause miscarriage?

Does taking acyclovir/valacyclovir increase the chance for miscarriage? Miscarriage can occur in any pregnancy. Studies have not found an increased chance for miscarriage following acyclovir use.

Why do I keep getting cold sores while pregnant?

Cold sores are a strain of herpes, meaning they are extremely contagious and can recur, says Susan Grant, M.D., an OB-GYN in New York City. They can appear at any time, especially when your body is under stress or going through hormone fluctuations, making pregnancy a prime time for outbreaks.

How do I use penciclovir?

Apply a thin layer of penciclovir cream to completely cover the area of the cold sore or the area of tingling/itching/redness/swelling, and rub in gently. Apply the cream every 2 hours (except during sleep) for 4 days or as directed by your doctor. Apply to skin only.

What type of product is penciclovir?

Penciclovir is a topical nucleoside polymerase inhibitor used in the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis. Penciclovir is a synthetic acyclic guanine derivative with antiviral activity used for the treatment of various herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections.

Does acyclovir cross the placenta?

Acyclovir is known to cross the placenta to the fetus. Frenkel et al4 reported the specific pharmacokinetics of acyclovir in pregnant patients with recurrent HSV receiv ing either 200 or 400 mg of acyclovir orally every 8 hours from 38 weeks’ gestation until delivery.