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DENAVIR (NDA-020629)

(PENCICLOVIR)

Safety-related Labeling Changes Approved by FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER)

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11/21/2018 (SUPPL-19)

Approved Drug Label (PDF)

8 Use in Specific Populations

8.1 Pregnancy

(Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule; additions and/or revisions are underlined)

Risk Summary

DENAVIR is not absorbed systemically following topical administration and maternal use is not expected to result in fetal exposure to the drug.

8.2 Lactation

(Pregnancy and Lactation Labeling Rule; additions and/or revisions are underlined)

Risk Summary

DENAVIR is not absorbed systemically by the mother following topical administration and breastfeeding is not expected to result in exposure of the child to DENAVIR.

17 PCI/PI/MG (Patient Counseling Information/Patient Information/Medication Guide)

17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION

(Additions and/or revisions are underlined)

Administration Instructions

Advise the patient that treatment should be started at the earliest sign of a cold sore (i.e. tingling, redness, itching, or bump). Inform the patient to apply the cream every 2 hours during waking hours for 4 days and to wash their hands with soap and water after using DENAVIR.