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Drug Uses
Famvir is an oral antiviral prescription medication that is
prescribed for: treatment of recurrent genital herpes in otherwise
healthy patients; suppression of recurrent genital herpes
in otherwise healthy patients; treatment of recurrent herpes
simplex virus infections (genital herpes and cold sores) in
HIV-infected patients.
Famvir can be prescribed in one of three
ways: -Episodic treatment: your doctor treats an outbreak
of genital herpes as it occurs. The usual dose of Famvir is
one 125-mg pill, twice a day, for 5 days. -Suppressive treatment:
if you have frequent or severe outbreaks, you take one 250-mg
pill, twice a day, for up to 1 year to suppress the genital
herpes virus and help to prevent outbreaks. -Patients with
HIV: Famvir is the only prescription oral antiviral therapy
indicated for treating genital. In patients with herpes simplex
and HIV, the dose of Famvir is 500 mg, twice a day, for 7
days. Famvir can be taken with or without food.
Do not take Famvir if you are allergic
to penciclovir (Denavir) without first talking to your doctor.
Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have
kidney disease. You may need a dosage adjustment or special
monitoring during treatment with Famvir. Famvir (Pregnancy
Category B) should be used during pregnancy only if the benefit
to the patient clearly exceeds the risk to the fetus.
IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take
it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next
dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing
schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses at once.
Stop taking Famvir and seek emergency medical
attention if you experience an allergic reaction (difficulty
breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips,
tongue, or face; or hives). Other, less serious side effects
may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Famvir and talk
to your doctor if you experience nausea or vomiting, a headache,
diarrhea, dizziness, tingling in your hands or feet, or itching.
Store between 15C and 30C (59F and 86F)
and out of reach of children.
Seek emergency medical attention. A Famvir
overdose has no known symptoms, but an overdose of Famvir
(Zovirax), which is a similar drug, may cause seizures, hallucinations,
and kidney damage (decreased urine production).
Complete information about Famvir
125 mg - 30 Tablets
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250 mg - 30 Tablets
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250 mg - 60 Tablets
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