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Famvir 500

Rx
Dosage form:
Tablet
Pack size:
Box (7 Tablet)

At a glance

Famciclovir INN — brands, prices, indication, dosage and side effects available in Bangladesh.

Description

Famciclovir INN is an antiviral medicine. It helps in treating viral infections like herpes labialis, herpes simplex virus infections, shingles, and genital herpes infection. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells and therefore helps in clearing the infection. Famciclovir INN should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, 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, to avoid overdose. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage. Some side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, and fever. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding. Famciclovir INN is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

Indications

• Herpes labialis • Herpes simplex virus infections • Shingles • Genital herpes infection

Mechanism of action

Famciclovir INN is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

Administration

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Famciclovir INN may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Missed dose

If you miss a dose of Famciclovir INN, 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.

Side effects

Common: • Headache • Dizziness • Vomiting • Nausea • Fatigue • Fever • Stomach pain • Diarrhea • Skin rash

Precautions & warnings

[UNSAFE] Famciclovir INN may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. .

Food interactions

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Famciclovir INN. Please consult your doctor.

Use in pregnancy

[SAFE IF PRESCRIBED] Famciclovir INN is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Use in lactation

[CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Famciclovir INN is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Renal / hepatic impairment

[CAUTION] Famciclovir INN should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Famciclovir INN may be needed. Please consult your doctor. [CAUTION] Famciclovir INN should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Famciclovir INN may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Famciclovir INN in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Common questions

How to treat Herpes treatment sir?? Its came to me on sonta right side only, please help me sir Hello PATIENT a picture.Herpes simplex and herpes zoster r different and have different dosage Treatment of Herpes and precautions Herpes is of two types Herpes Simplex and Herpes Zooster. Treatment requires correct diagnosis. Let me know your symptoms and if you can send me the clinical findings of your Doctor Please suggest some medicines of canker sores or fever blister on mustache region Tablet or ointments etc. This is herpes labialisPlz visit for proper treatment meanwhile apply acivir gel twice a dayPlz visit for proper treatment Problems of Shingles/Herpes/ringworm on testicles and penis. Please send pictures to diagnose the condition properly Problem of Shingles/Herpes/ringworm on testicles and penis. Dear sir your problem can surely be treated with homeopathy but as your case is a chronic case it requires long case taking, examination and regular follow up, therefore, please visit a homeopath so that he can examine you and guide you accordingly. Does valcivir 500 mg useful in harpies. What is harpies. yes valcivir is useful in herpies herpes is a viral infection of skin presents with blisters Beaded rashes on lips .lower buccal mucosa reddened with ulcers Can be an oral infection/herpes. Kindly consult dermatologist I have cold sores on lips every march this is 4th year Is there any cure or remedies for treating herpes simplex virus HI Kindly share your treatment detail

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