FAMICLOV 500 TAB
Tablet
Dose Type
Famciclovir 500 mg
Generic Name
AADEE REMEDIES PVT. LTD
Manufactured By
Information
FAMICLOV 500 TAB is brand name of Famciclovir 500 mg . This medicine is used to treat viral infections. It helps in treating viral infections like herpes labialis, herpes simplex virus infections, shingles, and genital herpes infection. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells and therefore helps in clearing the infection.
Therapeutic Class
Anti-viral
Dose and Direction of Use
Swallow the tablet whole by mouth. You can take it with or without food but it is better to take at a fixed time. Don't crush, chew or break the tablet. Follow the dose and duration as prescribed by the doctor.
Mode of Action
Famciclovir is converted to penciclovir, which is converted to the triphosphate form (penciclovir triphosphate). Penciclovir triphosphate selectively inhibits viral DNA polymerase by competing with deoxyguanosine triphosphate. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Uses
- Herpes labialis-cold sores with symptoms of burning pain followed by small blisters or sores
- Herpes simplex virus infections- It will not cure herpes and neither it prevents passing on the infection to others. However, it can speed up healing of the sores and decrease the symptoms such as tingling, pain, burning, itching.
- Shingles
- Genital herpes infection- with symptoms of pain, itching and irritation
Contraindications
Don't use this medicine if you have:
- Hypersensitivity to this medicine
Precautions and Warning
- Consult with your doctor if you are pregnant or breast feeding woman before taking this medicine to understand the risk and benefit ratio.
- Talk to your doctor about past medical history like kidney problem, heart problem or liver problem before taking this medicine
- Don't double the dose for the missed one.
- Complete the prescribed dose and duration of medicine. Do not stop taking the medication suddenly without talking to your doctor.
- Avoid drinking alcohol as it can worsen the side effects.