- Jan 25, 2010
I mentioned in a previous post that I take famvir 2x250mg first, then 1x250mg for 3 doses s...
Famvir
Information, Symptoms, Treatments and Resources
What is Famvir?
Famvir 125 mg Tab
Drug Name: FAMCICLOVIR - ORAL
Other Brand Names: Famvir
Uses: Famciclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. It treats shingles caused by herpes zoster. It also treats outbreaks of herpes simplex that cause cold sores around the mouth, sores around the anus, and genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks of genital herpes, famciclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes. Famciclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Famciclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, famciclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections.
Posts on Famvir (13)
- Jan 13, 2010
Hello. I have recurrent cold sores and have a Famvir prescription for this. Two weeks ago...
- Jan 14, 2010
Hello. I have recurrent cold sores and have a Famvir prescription for this. Two weeks ago...
- Nov 02, 2007
I was infected with HSV-1 in mid-July 07. Primary outbreak was mild, 1 cold sore on upper l...
- Aug 09, 2007
hi i am 35 years old man i had safe sex on 14th of july on 19 i noticed some pain around pe...
I was recently diagnosed with HSV-2. My dr put me on Famvir 250mg... he said to take 1 pill...
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Can anyone please tell me if they know this: Can you take Famvir when having an oub...
- Jul 17, 2007
Hi My name is Sarah and I have had reccurent Genital Herpies for almost 7 years now, I get ...
4 months ago I contracted Herpes Type 1 with all the classic symptoms and was tested for it...
My wife was taking 1000mg of FAMVIR for 7 days (for known/existing HSV-1 breakout) prior to...
Journals about Famvir(1)
So you've made the decision to go on suppressive therapy with either acyclovir, v...
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