Famciclovir

Therapeutic Group

Anti-virals For Systemic Use

Indication Dosage

Famciclovir is a medication used to treat infections caused by certain viruses, such as herpes simplex and shingles. It helps to reduce the symptoms and discomfort associated with these viral infections, including painful sores and rashes. Famciclovir can also be used to prevent recurrent outbreaks of these viruses in some cases. Always take it as prescribed by your doctor for the best results.

Herpes Zoster Infection, Treatment: 

  • Adult: 500 Mg 3 Times A Day For 7 Days, Alternatively 750 Mg 1-2 Times A Day For 7 Days. 

In Immune-compromised Patients: 

  • Adult: 500 Mg 3 Times A Day For 10 Days, Continue For 2 Days After Crusting Of Lesions

Genital Herpes, Suppression: 

  • Adult: 250 Mg Twice Daily, Therapy To Be Interrupted Every 6-12 Months To Reassess Recurrence Frequency; Consider Restarting After Two Or More Recurrences. 

In Immune-compromised Or Hiv-positive Patients: 

  • Adult: 500 Mg Twice Daily, Therapy To Be Interrupted Every 6-12 Months To Reassess Recurrence Frequency; Consider Restarting After Two Or More Recurrences 

Genital Herpes Infection, Treatment Of First Episode: 

  • Adult: 250 Mg 3 Times A Day For 5 Days Or Longer If New Lesions Appear During Treatment Or If Healing Incomplete. 

In Immunocompromised Or Hiv-positive Patients: 

  • Adult: 500 Mg Twice Daily For 10 Days 

Genital Herpes Infection, Treatment Of Recurrent Infection: 

  • Adult: 125 Mg Twice Daily For 5 Days, Alternatively 1g Twice Daily For 1 Day. 

In Immune-compromised Or Hiv-positive Patients: 

  • Adult: 500 Mg Twice Daily For 5-10 Days 

Herpes Simplex Infection (non-genital), Treatment In Immunocompromised Patients: 

  • Adult: 500 Mg Twice Daily For 7 Days

Content

  • Tab 125mg /250mg /500mg: Famciclovir 125mg /250mg /500mg.

Pregnancy

Avoid, Use Only When No Safer Alternative Exists For A Serious Problem.

Stability

  • Guanine Analogue

Contra Indications

  • None Known

Precautions

  • None Known

Lactation

  • Contraindicated

Side Effects

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Confusion
  • Dizziness
  • Drowsiness
  • Hallucinations
  • Jaundice
  • Rash
  • Stevens-johnson Syndrome
  • Thrombocytopenia
  • Constipation
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Diarrhoea
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Pruritus
  • Sweating