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Informations
about Famciclovir |
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FAMCICLOVIR
(Famvir®)
is an antiviral agent. Famciclovir relieves the symptoms
of herpes zoster infection (buy
Denavir) or genital herpes infection. Famciclovir
will not cure shingles or genital herpes; it will
help the blisters heal faster and reduce the duration
of pain (buy
Celebrex) and discomfort. Famciclovir is also
used to reduce the number of episodes of genital herpes
infection. |
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What
should my health care professional know before I take
Famciclovir? |
They
need to know if you have any of these conditions:
•kidney disease
•an unusual or allergic reaction to Famciclovir,
acyclovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir,
other medicines, food, dyes, or preservatives
•pregnant (buy
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•breast-feeding |
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If
you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it
is almost time for your next dose, take only that
dose. Do not take double or extra doses. |
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What
drug(s) may interact with Famciclovir?
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•probenecid
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about
all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription
medicines. Also tell your prescriber or health care
professional if you are a frequent user of drinks
with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke (buy
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affect the way your medicine works. Check with your
health care professional before stopping or starting
any of your medicines. |
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What
side effects may I notice from taking Famciclovir?
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Side
effects that you should report to your prescriber
or health care professional as soon as possible:
•confusion
•skin rash (buy
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Side effects that usually do not require medical attention
(report to your prescriber or health care professional
if they continue or are bothersome):
•diarrhea
•dizziness
•headache (buy
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•tiredness
•nausea, vomiting |
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What
should I watch for while taking Famciclovir?
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If
Famciclovir is used to treat (rather than prevent)
an infection, it should be taken when you first notice
symptoms of infection, such as tingling, itching,
or pain in the affected area. Tell your prescriber
or health care professional if your symptoms do not
improve within a few days of starting Famciclovir.
Drink several glasses of water a day while taking
this medicine.
Keep affected area of blisters as clean and dry as
possible. Wear loose-fitting clothing, and do not
cover the area with an occlusive (plastic or waterproof)
dressing.
Famciclovir does not prevent the spread of genital
herpes infection to others. Genital herpes is transmitted
by sexual contact. You should avoid sex when lesions
are present to avoid infecting your partner. Genital
herpes can also be spread when symptoms are not present.
Therefore, latex condoms should be used at all times
during sexual intercourse. |
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Where
can I keep my medicine? |
Keep
out of the reach of children in a container that small
children cannot open.
Store at room temperature between 15-30 degrees C
(59-86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine
after the expiration date. |
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