Uses / Indications:
Virovir 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of herpes labialis, genital herpes infection and herpes zoster.
Pregnancy interaction:
Virovir 500mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Expert advice:
Always take the complete course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better. Drink plenty of water while on treatment with Virovir. This helps to prevent kidney stone and kidney damage. Inform your doctor if you have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. A dose of your medicine may need to be adjusted. You should not have sex if you have genital sores or blisters. If you're taking Virovir for herpes, you should use barrier methods (condoms) when you're having sex since you can still pass it on to other people, even if you're taking the medication. Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Side Effects:
Headache, Nausea, Vomiting, Rash, Increased liver enzymes, Itching.
How to use:
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. Virovir 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How it works:
Virovir 500mg Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of the virus in human cells. Thus stops the virus from producing new viruses.
Faq for medicine:
Is famciclovir safe? : Famciclovir is safe if used at prescribed doses for the prescribed duration as advised by your doctor|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|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|Is famciclovir better than acyclovir? : Both famciclovir and acyclovir have similar mechanism of action and have a comparable effectiveness and side effects|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|Can I take famciclovir with ibuprofen (advil) : 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|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|Does famciclovir affect birth control? : No, famciclovir has no known effects on birth control|Does famciclovir cause weight gain : No, famciclovir has no known effects on weight gain, constipation or hair loss|Does famciclovir contain penicillin? : No, famciclovir does not contain penicillin.
Medicine interaction:
Virovir with Xylometazoline|Virovir with Didanosine|Virovir with Entecavir|Virovir with Oxymetazoline|Virovir with Tenofovir|Virovir with Oxymetazoline (topical)|Virovir with Phenylephrine|Virovir with Adefovir|Virovir with Abacavir|Virovir with Stavudine|Virovir with Zidovudine|Virovir with Lamivudine|Virovir with Telbivudine|Virovir with Probenecid
