Famvir (Famciclovir)

Famvir Information:

Famvir (generic name Famciclovir) is an anti-viral medication and is used to treat a number of viral infections such as herpes zoster and genital herpes. It acts by stopping the virus from multiplying and reproducing. It does not stop the virus from spreading herpes to another person. This medication should be taken as early as possible when you know an attack is starting. Although Famvir does not help in curing the viral infection, it helps to shorten the duration of symptoms and allows the infections to heal faster. Recent studies have shown Famvir to be effective as compared to acyclovir in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). If you are diagnosed with any of the above-mentioned conditions, your doctor will discuss the most effective treatment for your particular condition.

Generic Famvir from Canada

Canada Drugs Online is proud to offer you brand Famvir from Canada manufactured by Novartis and the generic Famciclovir manufactured by a different manufacturer. Please call our toll free at 1-877-900-3784 for details. We also carry the brand Famvir from Turkey manufactured by Novartis. We may sometimes carry the generic Famciclovir from India manufactured by a different manufacturer.

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Famvir Side Effects:

As with any drug, there may be side effects from taking Famvir. Some of the common side effects of Famvir include feeling sick, headache, confusion, dizziness, drowsiness (usually in elder people), hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not really there), vomiting, yellowing of the skin and eyes, abnormal liver function results, palpitations (signs of abnormal heartbeat), skin rashes, itching or blistering, diarrhea, tiredness and abdominal pain. Some other serious side effects include serious skin reactions, allergic reactions, seizures or fits, a decrease in the number of platelets, and purple skin patches itching, burning (signs of inflamed blood vessels). If you experience any side effects (including the ones not listed here), stop taking the medication and seek medical attention immediately.

Famvir Directions

You should follow the instructions of the doctor who prescribed Famvir to you. Directions and dosage information can also be found on the pack or leaflet inside the pack. Brand Famvir comes as tablet in the dosage form of 125 mg and 500 mg. The generic form of Famvir also comes as tablets in the dosage forms of 125 mg and 500 mg. Try to take your tablets at the same time each day. You should continue to take your medicine even if you do not feel better, as it may take a few days for your medicine to work. Swallow the tablets whole with a glass of water. Do not chew the tablets. Famvir can be taken with or without food. Famvir should be stored at room temperature of 15°C to 25°C, in the bottle or package provided by the pharmacist. It should be kept out of the reach and sight of children.

Famvir Precautions

If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of Famvir, you should avoid taking it and inform your doctor. You should also not take Famvir and consult your doctor, if you have intolerance to some sugars, galactose intolerance, a severe lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption as this medication contains lactose. You must consult also your doctor if you have had an allergy or unwanted side effects while previously taking Famvir, are pregnant or breastfeeding, have liver or kidney disease, or other medical conditions. You must consult your doctor if you are taking any other medications as they may interact with Famvir, including Probenecid or any other medication that can affect kidney function, and Raloxifene. Famvir can lead to dizziness, drowsiness, or confusion in very rare cases. In case you have these symptoms while taking Famvir, you should take special care while driving or using heavy machinery.