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penciclovir /pen·ci·clo·vir/ (-si´klo-vir) a compound that inhibits viral DNA synthesis in herpesviruses 1 and 2, used in the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis.

penciclovir

[pen-si′klo-vir]

a compound that inhibits viral DNA synthesis in herpesviruses 1 and 2, used in the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis. It is applied topically.

penciclovir

Infectious disease An antiviral cream used for oral herpes. See Acyclovir, Herpes.

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