Penciclovir (Fenivir Cold Sore)
Penciclovir
Austell Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd
Registration
- Applicant
- Austell Pharmaceuticals (Pty) Ltd
- Registrations
- 1
Variants
| Product | Strength and form | Registration | Status | Schedule | Leaflets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fenivir cold sore cream EACH 100 g CREAM CONTAINS PENCICLOVIR 1 g | Cream | 31007731/20.2.8/0077 | Registered | Not determined | None |
Regulatory status
This product is still scheduled by law even when this site could not determine which tier it falls under. The label carries the S number in a square border; ask a pharmacist if you need to know its schedule.
Listings for this ingredient that could not be applied to this product
S4: Penciclovir
- except when intended for application to the lips in the early treatment of recurrent Herpes simplex virus infections. (S1)
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, lines 7502 to 7503
S1: Penciclovir
- when intended for application to the lips in the early treatment of recurrent herpes simplex virus infections. (S4)
Consolidated Schedules 06 July 2026, lines 1001 to 1002
This is an informational summary of the Medicines and Related Substances Act 101 of 1965 and its 2017 General Regulations. It is not medical advice and not legal advice. Always check the medicine's label, which carries the schedule number inside a square border, or ask a pharmacist if you are unsure.
2-Amino-9-[4-hydroxy-3-(hydroxymethyl)butyl]-1H-purin-6-one
Drag to rotate. Structure from PubChem CID 135398748.
SAHPRA documents
SAHPRA has not published a professional information or patient information leaflet for this product.