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Possible food and drug interactions when taking this medication
If Famvir is taken with certain other drugs, the effects of either could be increased, decreased, or altered. It is especially important to check with your doctor before combining Famvir with probenec
id (Benemid), a drug used to treat gout (a type of arthritis).
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Cautions
Do not take Famvir ( Famciclovir )if you are allergic to penciclovir (Denavir) without first talking to your doctor. ? Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease. You m
ay need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment with famciclovir.
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Description
Famvir tablets are used to treat herpes zoster, commonly referred to as ""shingles," in adults. Shingles is a painful rash with raised, red pimples on the trunk of the body, usually the back. Because
it is caused by the same virus that causes chickenpox, only people who have had chickenpox can get shingles. When prescribed for shingles, Famvir works best in people age 50 or over.
Famvir
is also prescribed to treat attacks of genital herpes and to prevent future flare-ups. For people with HIV infections, it is used as a treatment for both genital and oral herpes.
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Other medical problems
Pregnancy¡XFamciclovir has not been studied in pregnant women. However, famciclovir has not been shown to cause birth defects or other problems in animal studies.
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How should you take this medication?
Famciclovir comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is usually taken every 8 hours (three times a day) for 7 days to treat shingles. To treat genital herpes it is usually taken twice a day for 5 days.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take famciclovir exactly as directed. Do not take more or less
of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Use this medication as soon as possible after symptoms appear.
Continue to take famciclovir even if you feel well. Do not stop taki
ng famciclovir without talking to your doctor.
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Side Effects of This Medicine
Although side effects from famciclovir are not common, they can occur. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
- headache
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- diarrhea or loose stools
If you experience any of the following side effects, call your doctor immediately:
- rash
- itching
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