Famciclovir Tablets
utilized to address viral infections indicated to alleviate herpes zoster outbreaks.
Strengths: 250 · 500mg
Where to Check Availability
Medicine details
- Conditions
- Alternative names
Famvir
- Therapeutic class
Antiviral Agent
- Pharmacological class
Nucleoside Analogue
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to famciclovir or penciclovir
- Precautions and warnings
maintain adequate hydration; dose adjustment required in renal impairment
- Minor side effects
headache; nausea
- Moderate side effects
dizziness; rash; vomiting
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
Novartis
- Onset Time
24–48 hours
- Duration
8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
Store below 30°C in a dry place.
- Drug interactions
probenecid
- Age restrictions
Adjust as directed by specialist for children.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Discuss with your doctor.
Serious side effects
severe skin reactions — requires immediate medical attention; jaundice — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
utilized to address viral infections indicated to alleviate herpes zoster outbreaks.
Mechanism of action
Famciclovir is a prodrug of penciclovir which is phosphorylated by viral thymidine kinase in infected cells, inhibiting viral DNA polymerase and stopping viral replication.
Famciclovir Tablets
utilized to address viral infections indicated to alleviate herpes zoster outbreaks.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Famciclovir
- Listed indication(s): Herpes Zoster, Genital Herpes
Usually available as
- 60 tablets - 250 mg1382-250-mg-16584
- 30 tablets - 500 mg1382-500-mg-16587