It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Famvir 500. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Famvir 500 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.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Famvir 500 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
UNSAFE
Famvir 500 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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CAUTION
Famvir 500 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Famvir 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
CAUTION
Famvir 500 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Famvir 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Famvir 500 in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Medicine Overview of Famvir 500mg Tablet
Introduction
Famvir 500 is an antiviral medicine. It helps in treating viral infections like herpes labialis, herpes simplex virus infections, shingles, and genital herpes infection. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells and therefore helps in clearing the infection.
Famvir 500 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.
Uses of Famvir 500
Herpes labialis
Herpes simplex virus infections
Shingles
Genital herpes infection
Side effects of Famvir 500
Common
Headache
Dizziness
Vomiting
Nausea
Fatigue
Fever
Stomach pain
Diarrhea
Skin rash
How to use Famvir 500
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. Famvir 500 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Famvir 500 works
Famvir 500 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.
What if you forget to take Famvir 500?
If you miss a dose of Famvir 500, 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. Do not double the dose.
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