Famciclovir

Description

Famciclovir is indicated for the treatment of acute herpes zoster (shingles), treatment or suppression of recurrent genital herpes in immunocompetent patients

 

 

Manufacturer: Cipla		Average Delivery Time: 12 Days
Sold Under Brand Name: Famvir		Exp. Date: Approx. March 2009

	Quantity	Strength	Price (USD)	Our Guarantees
	10 Tab(s)	250mg	$32.00
	20 Tab(s)	250mg	$64.00
	30 Tab(s)	250mg	$94.00
	60 Tab(s)	250mg	$187.00
	90 Tab(s)	250mg	$279.00
	120 Tab(s)	250mg	$374.00
	10 Tab(s)	500mg	$63.00
	30 Tab(s)	500mg	$185.00
	60 Tab(s)	500mg	$370.00

Famciclovir (generic Famvir) Review

Why is Famvir prescribed?

Famvir tablets are used to treat herpes zoster, commonly referred to as "shingles," in adults. Shingles is a painful rash with raised, red pimples on the trunk of the body, usually the back. Because it is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, only people who have had chickenpox can get shingles. When prescribed for shingles, Famvir works best in people age 50 or over.

Famvir is also prescribed to treat attacks of genital herpes and to prevent future flare-ups. For people with HIV infections, it is used as a treatment for both genital and oral herpes.

Why should Famvir not be prescribed?

Do not take Famvir if you are sensitive to it or have ever had an allergic reaction to it. Also avoid Famvir if you are sensitive to Denavir (penciclovir cream).

Most important fact about Famvir

Famvir is most effective if started within the first 48 hours after shingles first appears; treatment should be started at the first sign or symptom of genital herpes. Famvir treatment may not be effective if it is delayed more than 72 hours after the herpes zoster rash first appears or more than 6 hours after genital herpes becomes evident. Thus, it is important to see your doctor as soon as possible after symptoms appear.

Possible food and drug interactions when taking Famvir

If Famvir is taken with certain other drugs, decreased, the effects of either could be increased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Famvir with probenecid (Benemid), a drug used to treat gout (a type of arthritis).

Recommended dosage

ADULTS

Herpes Zoster

The usual adult dose is 500 milligrams every 8 hours for 7 days.

Recurrent Genital Herpes Treatment

The usual dose is 125 milligrams twice a day for 5 days.

CHILDREN

Safety and effectiveness in children under the age of 18 have not been established.

Recurrent Genital Herpes Prevention

The usual dose is 250 milligrams twice a day for up to one year. Famvir therapy to prevent genital herpes has not been tested for periods exceeding one year.

Recurrent Oral or Genital Herpes in HIV-infected Individuals

The usual dose is 500 milligrams twice a day for 7 days. Smaller doses are prescribed for people with damaged kidneys.

How should you take Famvir?

For maximum benefit, take Famvir for the full time of treatment, even if your symptoms begin to clear up. Do not, however, take Famvir more often or for a longer time than your doctor directs.

You may take Famvir with meals or in between.

--If you miss a dose...

Take the forgotten dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the one you missed and go back to your regular schedule. Never take two doses at the same time.

--Storage instructions...

Store at room temperature.