Famvir Information:

Famvirtablets help to control the growth of the herpes virus by enabling itwithstand the infection. It is an anti-viral medication, and is bestknown for the treatment of recurrent genital herpes, restraint ofpersistent genital herpes, healing of intermittent genital herpesinfections in HIV-infected patients and treatment of cold sores. Thoughit does not cure herpes, it aids to lessen the symptoms of thisinfection. It controls illnesses caused by herpes viruses;  cold sores,shingles, and chicken pox being some of them.

You should take Famvir as prescribed by your doctor. You must remember not to take more or less than the recommended dosage.

Youshould start treatment with this drug once you identify the symptoms ofherpes; tingling, burning or blisters being some of them. You need toconsume a lot of water while taking this medicine, so that your kidneysmay continue to function properly.

You must completethe course of this medication as prescribed by your doctor. Even if youfeel the symptoms have disappeared, you should complete the duration.You may consume Famvir before or after having food.

Youshould remember that this virus can be tranferred to others, as it iscontagious. For this reason, you should act vigilantly while coming incontact with people. Moreover, you should wash your hands if you touchthe infected area and make sure you do not touch your eyes as it can beharmful.

You need to be careful when taking Famvir ifyou are allergic to certain medicines. It is advisable to consult yourdoctor before starting this drug. Also if you suffer from certainaliments like kidney disease, galactose intolerance, severe lactasedeficiency, or glucose-galactose malabsorption, you should infrom yourdoctor about it. He may not advise you take this medicine under theseconditons, or recommend a special dosage for your. Moreover, Famvircontains lactose. In case if you have the hereditary problem ofgalactose intolerence, a serious lactase deficiency orglucose-glactose, you should not take this drug.

If youmiss a dose, you do not have to take more of Famvir to make up for themissed dose. You can continue the medicine’s regular schedule if youmiss a dose.

Like other medicines, Famvir also hassome side effects. Hives, difficulty in breathing, or swelling of yourface, lips, tongue, or throat are some grave side effects. However,people seldom encounter them. Some common ones include
nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, headache, diarrhea, dizziness, sleepiness;
mild itching or skin rash.

This article is for informational purposes only. For further instructions on Famvir consult with your doctor.