It is used to treat two types of viral infections in adults: - Shingles (herpes zoster), which is a viral infection caused by a virus called varicella zoster (the same virus that causes chickenpox). it stops the virus from spreading in the body so that healing can occur faster. - it is also used for the treatment of shingles in the area around the eye or of the eye itself (ophthalmic zoster). - Genital herpes. Genital herpes is a viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 or 2. It is normally spread by sexual contact. It causes blisters and burning or itching around the genitals, which may be it is used to treat genital herpes infections in adults. People who have frequent episodes of genital herpes it to help to prevent the attacks.
Herpes simplex & Varicella-zoster virus infections
Dose for shingles If you have a normal immune system, the recommended dose is 500 mg three times a day, for seven days. If you have a reduced immune system, the recommended dose is 500 mg three times a day, for ten days. Dose for genital herpes The dose depends on the state of your immune system, and the stage of your infection. If you have a normal immune system, the doses are as follows: For the first outbreak, the recommended dose is 250 mg three times a day, for five days. To treat further outbreaks, the recommended dose is 125 mg twice a day, for five days. To prevent future outbreaks, the recommended dose is 250 mg twice a day. Your doctor will tell you how long you need to continue taking your tablets. If you have a reduced immune system, the doses are as follows: To treat the current outbreak, the recommended dose is 500 mg twice a day, for seven days. To prevent future outbreaks, the dose is 500 mg twice a day. Your doctor will tell you how long you need to continue taking your tablets.
Hypersensitivity to famciclovir and penciclovir
Very common side effects (these side effects affect more than 1 in 10 people) - Headache Common side effects (these side effects affect up to 1 in 10 people) - Feeling sick (nausea) - Vomiting - Abdominal pain - Diarrhoea - Dizziness - Rash - Itching - Liver function test giving abnormal results Uncommon side effects (these side effects affect up to 1 in 100 people) - Confusion - Drowsiness (usually in the elderly) - Itchy rash (urticaria) Rare side effects (these side effects affect up to 1 in 1,000 people) - Hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not really there) - Palpitations (signs of abnormal heart beat)
If you are pregnant or breast feeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor for advice before taking this medicine. it is not to be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. Your doctor will discuss with you the potential risks of taking it during pregnancy. it is not to be used during breast-feeding unless clearly necessary. Your doctor will discuss with you the possible risks of taking it during breast-feeding.
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