Famvir tablet 250mg

About Famvir tablet 250mg

Famvir tablet 250mg Uses

• Treats shingles, a painful rash caused by reactivation of the chickenpox virus
• Treats genital herpes outbreaks
• Treats cold sores caused by herpes simplex virus
• Started early, helps shorten the length of an outbreak

Famvir tablet 250mg formula

• Famciclovir 250mg

Available forms

• Tablet

How to use Famvir tablet 250mg?

• Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor, usually for 7 to 10 days for shingles.
• Start treatment as soon as symptoms begin, like tingling or a rash.
• Complete the full course even if the rash starts healing early.
• Take with or without food.

Drug Interactions

Famciclovir has few major interactions but can still affect a couple of medicines.

• Probenecid: Can raise famciclovir levels in the body.
• Other kidney-affecting medicines: Tell your doctor about any medicine that affects kidney function.

Risks and warnings

• Kidney disease: Use with caution, as the dose may need adjusting.
• Pregnancy: Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
• Hydration: Drink plenty of water while taking this medicine.
• Delayed treatment: Works best when started within 72 hours of symptoms appearing.

Famvir tablet 250mg Side Effects

• Headache
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Fatigue

Storage Conditions

Store at room temperature, away from moisture and direct sunlight. Keep out of reach of children.