Famvir

Famvir is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Famciclovir will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infections. Famvir is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold...

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Famvir Prescribing Information

Prescribing Information (FDA)

Herpes labialis (cold sores): FAMVIR is indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis. Genital herpes: Recurrent episodes: FAMVIR is indicated for the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes. The efficacy of FAMVIR when initiated more than 6 hours after onset of symptoms or...

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Famvir Dosage Guide

Dosage Information (Advanced)

Famvir Dosage FAMVIR may be taken with or without food. 2.1 Dosing Recommendation in Immunocompetent Adult Patients Herpes l abialis ( c old s ores): The recommended dosage of FAMVIR for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis is 1500 mg as a single dose. Therapy should be initiated at the first...

Famvir Interactions Checker

Drug Interactions (Cerner Multum)

Famvir Interactions There are 8 drugs known to interact with Famvir (famciclovir), along with 2 disease interactions. Of the total drug interactions, 2 are major, 4 are moderate, and 2 are minor. Does Famvir interact with my other drugs? Enter other medications to view a detailed report. Drug name...

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Famvir 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 Famvir...

Famvir Side Effects: Common, Severe, Long Term

Side Effects (Drugs.com)

Famvir Side Effects Other side effects Serious side effects Professional info Note: This document provides detailed information about Famvir Side Effects associated with famciclovir . Some dosage forms listed on this page may not apply specifically to the brand name Famvir . Applies to famciclovir...

Famvir Disease Interactions

Disease interactions (Cerner Multum)

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

Generic Famvir Availability

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Generic Famvir Availability Famvir is a brand name of famciclovir , approved by the FDA in the following formulation(s): FAMVIR (famciclovir - tablet;oral) Manufacturer: NOVARTIS Approval date: June 29, 1994 Strength(s): 500MG (discontinued) [ RLD ] [ AB ] Manufacturer: NOVARTIS Approval date...

Famvir Alternatives Compared

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Famvir Reviews & Ratings

User Reviews (Drugs.com)

Famvir User Reviews & Ratings Famvir has an average rating of 8.6 out of 10 from a total of 16 reviews on Drugs.com. 80% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 0% reported a negative experience. Condition Avg. Rating Reviews Compare Cold Sores 8.4 8 reviews for Cold Sores 25...