Viracure Tablets 250mg (1 Box = 1 Strip)(1 Strip = 10 Tablets) Specification
Requires Prescription (YES/NO)
Yes
Generics
Famciclovir
Used For
Viral Infection
How it works
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.
Usage And Safety
Dosage
Shingles : Adults : 750mg once daily at approximate the same time each day for 7 days , or 250mg three times daily for 7 days . In immunocompromised patients , 500mg three times daily for 10 days . Start treatment as soon as possible after onset of rash. Children : Not recommended. Genital herpes : Adults : First attack , 250mg three times daily for 5 days started as soon as possible after onset of lessions. In immunocompromised , 500mg twice daily for 7 days. Recurrent attack, 125mg twice daily for 7 days , start treatment during prodromal period or as soon as possible after onset of lessions. Children : Not recommended. OR As directed by your physician.
Side Effects
Very common side effects - Headache ; Common side effects - Feeling sick (nausea) - Vomiting - Dizziness - Drowsiness - Rash - Pruritus - Liver function test giving abnormal results ; Uncommon side effects - Confusion - Severe skin reactions .
Drug Interactions
Raloxifen , Probenecid .
Indication
It is used to treat two types of viral infections in adults: Shingles (herpes zoster) , Genital herpes.
When not to Use
Do not take : If you are allergic to famciclovir, to any of the other ingredients of this medicine , or to penciclovir (the active metabolite of famciclovir and an ingredient of some other medicines).
Precautions
Precaution
Take special care with Famciclovir If you have kidney problems (or have had them before). Your doctor may decide to give you a lower dose of Famciclovir .
Warnings
Warning 1
Famciclovir is not to be used during breast-feeding unless clearly necessary as it is not known whether famciclovir can pass into human milk. Your doctor will discuss with you the possible risks of taking Famciclovir during breast-feeding.
Warning 2
Take special care with Famciclovir if you have problems with your body’s immune system .
Warning 3
Take special care with Famciclovir if you have liver problems.
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