Drug Uses

Famvir is an oral medication that is prescribed for: treatment of recurrent in otherwise ; suppression of recurrent in otherwise ; treatment of recurrent virus infections (genital cold sores) in HIV-infected herpes zoster (shingles).

How Taken

Famvir can be prescribed in one of three ways:
-Episodic treatment: your an outbreak of genital herpes as it occurs. The of Famvir is one 125-mg pill, twice a day, for 5 days.
-Suppressive treatment: if you or severe outbreaks, you 250-mg pill, twice a day, for up to 1 year to suppress herpes help to prevent outbreaks.
-Patients : Famvir is the oral indicated genital. In patients simplex , the dose of Famvir is 500 mg, twice a day, for 7 days.
Famvir can be taken with or without food.

Warnings/Precautions

Do not take Famvir if you to penciclovir (Denavir) without to your doctor. Before medication, tell if you disease. You a dosage adjustment or special treatment with Famvir. Famvir (Pregnancy Category B) should be used only if the benefit to the exceeds to the fetus.

Missed Dose

IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost your , skip dose and go back to your schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses at once.

Possible Side Effects

Stop taking Famvir and 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 effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take Famvir and talk to your doctor if you or vomiting, a headache, diarrhea, dizziness, tingling in your hands or feet, or itching.

Storage

Store and 30C (59F ) and out of reach of children.

Overdose

Seek attention. A Famvir no known symptoms, but an overdose of acyclovir (Zovirax), which is a similar drug, may , hallucinations, and (decreased ).

More Information

Treatment with Famvir should be started as soon as possible first appearance of symptoms (e.g. tingling, burning, blisters). Take all of the Famvir that has for if you begin to feel better. Your start to improve infection is completely treated. Herpes contagious can people, even . Avoid areas contact people. Wash frequently to prevent transmission. For , talk to your doctor, pharmacist or health .

Disclaimer

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