for: treatment of recurrent genital herpes in otherwise healthy
patients; suppression of recurrent genital herpes in otherwise healthy
zoster (shingles).
-Episodic treatment: your doctor treats an outbreak of genital herpes
as it occurs. The usual dose of Famvir is one 125-mg pill, twice a day,
take one 250-mg pill, twice a day, for up to 1 year to suppress the
genital herpes virus and help to prevent outbreaks.
the dose of Famvir is 500 mg, twice a day, for 7 days.
Famvir can be taken with or without food.
first talking to your doctor. Before taking this medication, tell your
doctor if you have kidney disease. You may need a dosage adjustment
if the benefit to the patient clearly exceeds the risk to the fetus.
If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go
back to your regular dosing schedule. Do NOT take 2 doses at once.
experience an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your
throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives). Other, less
headache, diarrhea, dizziness, tingling in your hands or feet, or
itching.
children.
symptoms, but an overdose of acyclovir (Zovirax), which is a similar
drug, may cause seizures, hallucinations, and kidney damage
first appearance of symptoms (e.g. tingling, burning, blisters). Take all
of the Famvir that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to
infect other people, even during treatment. Avoid letting infected
areas come into contact with other people. Wash your hands
intended that this information covers all uses, directions, drug
interactions, precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This
for any particular patient. We disclaim all responsibility for the
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