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Famtrex 500mg Tablet

by Cipla Ltd

Salt CompositionFamciclovir (500mg)

₹287

(strip of 7 tablets)

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Introduction to Famtrex 500mg Tablet

Famtrex 500mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule, to avoid overdose. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.

Some side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, and fever. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Safety Advice for Famtrex 500mg Tablet

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It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Famtrex 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Famtrex 500mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby however, there are limited human studies.

Famtrex 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Famtrex 500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. <BR>.

Famtrex 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Famtrex 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Famtrex 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Famtrex 500mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.<BR>Limited information is available on the use of Famtrex 500mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

How Famtrex 500mg Tablet works

Famtrex 500mg Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

How To Use Famtrex 500mg Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Famtrex 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects Of Famtrex 500mg Tablet

Headache
Dizziness
Vomiting
Nausea
Fatigue
Fever
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Skin rash

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FAQ's on Famtrex 500mg Tablet

Does famciclovir affect birth control?

No, famciclovir has no known effects on birth control

Does famciclovir contain penicillin?

No, famciclovir does not contain penicillin.

Can I take famciclovir with ibuprofen (advil), paracetamol (Tylenol) or lysine?

There are no known interactions between famciclovir and ibuprofen, paracetamol or lysine. However, consult your doctor before using any other medication while on famciclovir therapy

Is famciclovir an antibiotic?

No, famciclovir is not an antibiotic it belongs to antiviral group of medicines

Is famciclovir a sulfa drug?

No, famciclovir is not a sulfa dru

Does famciclovir cause weight gain, constipation or hair loss?

No, famciclovir has no known effects on weight gain, constipation or hair loss

Can I take famciclovir with valacyclovir?

No, taking famciclovir with valacyclovir may cause an additive antiviral effect, which may lead to some adverse reactions. Always consult your doctor before taking any medications while on famciclovir therapy

Is famciclovir safe?

Famciclovir is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor

Can I take famvir (famciclovir) with other medications such as antibiotics?

Always consult your doctor before taking any medications while on famciclovir therapy, due to potential chances of drug interactions

Is famciclovir better than acyclovir?

Both famciclovir and acyclovir have similar mechanism of action and have a comparable effectiveness and side effects

Is famciclovir the same as acyclovir/ Valtrex (valacyclovir)?

No, although famciclovir belongs to the same class of medicines as acyclovir or valacyclovir, it is not same. They are different medicinal agents with similar mechanism of action

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