Famvir 125 mg 10 Tablets

What is Famvir and how is it used? Famvir is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of Acute Herpes Zoster (Shingles), Herpes Labiallis and Genital Herpes. Famvir may be used alone or with other medications. Famvir belongs to a class of drugs called Antivirals, Other. It is not known if Famvir is safe and effective in children younger than 18 years of age. What are the possible side effects of Famvir? Famvir may cause serious side effects including: • confusion, • little or no urination, • swelling in your feet or ankles, • tiredness, and • shortness of breath Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above. The most common side effects of Famvir include: • headache, and • nausea INDICATIONS Immunocompetent Adult Patients Herpes Labialis (Cold Sores) FAMVIR is indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis. Genital Herpes FAMVIR is indicated for the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes. The efficacy of FAMVIR when initiated more than 6 hours after onset of symptoms or lesions has not been established. DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION FAMVIR may be taken with or without food. Dosing Recommendation In Immunocompetent Adult Patients Herpes Labialis (Cold Sores) The recommended dosage of FAMVIR for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis is 1500 mg as a single dose. Therapy should be initiated at the first sign or symptom of herpes labialis (e.g., tingling, itching, burning, pain, or lesion). Genital Herpes Recurrent episodes The recommended dosage of FAMVIR for the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes is 1000 mg twice daily for 1 day. Therapy should be initiated at the first sign or symptom of a recurrent episode (e.g., tingling, itching, burning, pain, or lesion). Suppressive therapy The recommended dosage of FAMVIR for chronic suppressive therapy of recurrent episodes of genital herpes is 250 mg twice daily. Herpes Zoster (Shingles) The recommended dosage of FAMVIR for the treatment of herpes zoster is 500 mg every 8 hours for 7 days. Therapy should be initiated as soon as herpes zoster is diagnosed. Dosing Recommendation In HIV-Infected Adult Patients Recurrent Orolabial Or Genital Herpes The recommended dosage of FAMVIR for the treatment of recurrent orolabial or genital herpes in HIV-infected patients is 500 mg twice daily for 7 days. Therapy should be initiated at the first sign or symptom of a recurrent episode (e.g., tingling, itching, burning, pain, or lesion). Store at 25°C (77°F); excursions permitted to 15-30°C (59-86°F) [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].