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U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

New Pediatric Labeling Information Database - Detail
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Pediatric Labeling Date:  12/24/2009
 
Trade Name:  Famvir
 
Generic Name or Proper Name (*):  famciclovir
 
Indications Studied:  Treatment of children 1 month  12 years of age w/ herpes simplex (HSV) & 1  12 years w/ varicella zoster (VSV)
 
Label Changes Summary:  Available data are insufficient to support the use of famciclovir for the treatment of children with chickenpox or infections due to HSV The PK profile and safety were studied in 2 open-label studies: (1) a single-dose PK and safety study in infants 1 month to <1 year of age who had an active herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection or who were at risk for HSV infection and (2) a single-dose PK, multiple-dose safety study in children 1 to <12 years of age with clinically suspected HSV or varicella zoster virus (VZV) infection Information added to Pediatric Use
 
Product Labeling:  Labeling  Opens a new window
 
BPCA(B) and PREA(P):  B, P
 
Sponsor:  Novartis
 
Pediatric Exclusivity Granted Date:  09/21/2009
 
NNPS:  FALSE'
 
Therapeutic Category:  Antiviral
 
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