Famciclovir

Famciclovir falls under a category of drugs known as antiviral. It is used in the treatment of shingles and recurrent herpes skin infections in people with a history of HIV infection. It is also used to treat cold sores and genital herpes.

On using Famciclovir you may experience certain possible side effects such as vomiting, nausea, weakness, headache, diarrhoea and gas. Certain severe reactions may occur such as hives, trouble breathing and swallowing, chest pain, hallucinations, abnormal bleeding, swelling of body parts and disorientation. If you face any major allergic reaction seek medical help as soon as possible.

Avoid using this medication if you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Famciclovir. Before using Famciclovir notify your doctor if: you are allergic to any food or medicine or substance, you are taking any medications, you have liver/kidney/immune system disorders, you have hereditary conditions, you are pregnant or are nursing a baby.

The doctor takes into consideration your medical history, current condition and age before prescribing the dose. The usual adult dose for herpes simplex is 250 mg taken orally thrice daily for a period of 7-10 days.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Herpes Labialis

• Genital Herpes

• Herpes Zoster Infections

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Headache

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Rash

• Increased Liver Enzymes

• Itching

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  Famnova 500mg tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
  Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  Patients experiencing undesirable effects like dizziness, somnolence, confusion or other central nervous system disturbances should not drive or use machines.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution should be used in patients with impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Famciclovir, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Below is the list of medicines, which contains Famciclovir as ingredient

• Famcimac 250Mg Tablet

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Famcimac 500Mg Tablet

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Famnova 500Mg Tablet

  Signova Pharma Pvt Ltd

• Microvir 250Mg Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Virovir 500Mg Tablet

  FDC Ltd

• Virovir 250Mg Tablet

  FDC Ltd

• Microvir 500Mg Tablet

  Micro Labs Ltd

• Penvir 250Mg Tablet

  Hetero Drugs Ltd

• Penvir 500Mg Tablet

  Hetero Drugs Ltd

• Famtrex 500mg Tablet

  Cipla Ltd

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

This medication belongs to the class of an antiviral medication used for the treatment of various herpes infections like herpes zoster, herpes simplex virus 2, herpes labialis and frequent occurrence of herpes simplex in HIV patients. It is a prodrug belonging to the class of guanosine analogue. Therefore, once taken it gets converted into penciclovir which again changes when it reaches the virus cells in the body. The activated penciclovir blocks the action of DNA polymerase.

Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Internal Medicine Specialist before using this medicine.

Whenever you take more than one medicine, or mix it with certain foods or beverages, you"re at risk of a drug interaction.

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• Interaction with Medicine

  Tenof 300Mg Tablet

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  Valten 300Mg Tablet

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  Telbihep 600Mg Tablet

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  Zilion 300Mg Tablet

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• Famciclovirr-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 16 June 2022].Available from:

  https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/famciclovir

• Famciclovir-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 16 June 2022].Available from:

  https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB00426

• FAMCICLOVIR tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 16 June 2022].Available from:

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