Penciclovir pharmacokinetics after oral and rectal administration of famciclovir in African elephants (Loxodonta africana) shows that effective concentrations can be achieved from rectal administration, despite lower absorption.
John A GriffioenMelissa A FayetteJeffry S ProudfootLauren L HowardMark G PapichPublished in: American journal of veterinary research (2024)
African elephants administered famciclovir via oral and rectal routes resulted in measurable serum penciclovir, and these findings may be utilized by clinicians treating viral infections in this species.