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Famciclovir

Famciclovir is an antiviral medicine that is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles. Famciclovir is sometimes used in people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who develop herpes outbreaks around the mouth, genitals, or anal area. Famciclovir...

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Famciclovir Prescribing Information

Prescribing Information (FDA)

Herpes labialis(cold sores): Famciclovir tablets are indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis in adult patients. Genital herpes: Recurrent episodes: Famciclovir tablets are indicated for the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes. The efficacy of famciclovir tablets when...

Famciclovir results from the Pill Identifier

  • Pill ML 72 White Oval is Famciclovir
  • Pill I 48 White Oval is Famciclovir
  • Pill 93 8119 White Capsule/Oblong is Famciclovir
  • Pill X 34 White Oval is Famciclovir
  • Pill I 49 White Round is Famciclovir

Famciclovir Dosage Guide + Max Dose, Adjustments

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Famciclovir Dosage Applies to the following strengths: 125 mg; 250 mg; 500 mg Usual Adult Dose for: Herpes Simplex - Mucocutaneous / Immunocompetent Host Herpes Simplex - Mucocutaneous / Immunocompromised Host Herpes Simplex - Suppression Herpes Zoster Herpes Simplex Labialis Additional dosage...

Famciclovir Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Famciclovir Side Effects Other side effects Serious side effects Professional info Applies to famciclovir : oral tablet . Precautions If your symptoms do not improve within a few days, or if they become worse, check with your doctor. The areas affected by herpes should be kept as clean and dry as...

Famciclovir Interactions Checker

Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)

Famciclovir Interactions There are 9 drugs known to interact with famciclovir , along with 2 disease interactions. Of the total drug interactions, 2 are major, 5 are moderate, and 2 are minor. Does famciclovir interact with my other drugs? Enter medications to view a detailed interaction report...

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Famciclovir Pill Images - What does famciclovir look like?

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Famciclovir Pill Images Note: Multiple pictures are displayed for those medicines available in different strengths, marketed under different brand names and for medicines manufactured by different pharmaceutical companies. Multi-ingredient medications may also be listed when applicable. What does...

Famciclovir Disease Interactions

Disease interactions (Cerner Multum)

Famciclovir Disease Interactions There are 2 disease interactions with famciclovir. Major Famciclovir (applies to famciclovir) renal dysfunction Major Potential Hazard, High plausibility. Penciclovir, the active antiviral metabolite of famciclovir, is primarily eliminated by the kidney. Acute renal...

Famciclovir Monograph for Professionals

AHFS DI Monograph (ASHP)

Famciclovir (Monograph) Play pronunciation Medically reviewed by Drugs.com on Aug 22, 2024. Written by ASHP . Introduction Uses Dosage Warnings Interactions Stability Introduction Antiviral; prodrug of penciclovir; nucleoside derived from guanine. Uses for Famciclovir Genital Herpes Treatment of...

Famciclovir - brand name list

Drug Ingredients (Drugs.com)

Famciclovir (Ingredient) The information below refers to products available in the United States that contain famciclovir . Products containing famciclovir famciclovir systemic Brand name: Famvir Drug class: purine nucleosides Famciclovir systemic is used in the treatment of: Cold Sores Herpes...

Famciclovir Alternatives Compared

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Famciclovir Alternatives Compared View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and interactions. Famciclovir Valacyclovir Valtrex (valacyclovir) Enter another drug to compare View side-by-side comparisons of medication uses, ratings, cost, side effects and...

Famciclovir Reviews & Ratings

User Reviews (Drugs.com)

Famciclovir User Reviews & Ratings Famciclovir has an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from a total of 70 reviews on Drugs.com. 71% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 11% reported a negative experience. Condition Avg. Rating Reviews Compare Cold Sores 7.8 54 reviews for Cold...

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