Famvir
Famciclovir tablets for shingles and cold sores. It becomes active inside infected cells to stop the virus multiplying.
- Category
- Antivirals
- Active ingredient
- Famciclovir
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg · 500mg
Famvir is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Famvir depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Famvir details
- Conditions
- Herpes Zoster · Herpes Simplex Virus Infections · Varicella
- Alternative names
- famciclovir
- Therapeutic class
- Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Antiviral Agent
- Contraindications
- severe hypersensitivity to famciclovir; severe hypersensitivity to penciclovir
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; vomiting
- Moderate side effects
- diarrhoea; drowsiness; elevated liver enzymes
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- Novartis
- Onset Time
- 24–48 hours
- Duration
- 8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Probenecid; Tenofovir
- Age restrictions
- Approved for adults and adolescent populations.
Serious side effects
acute kidney injury, requires immediate medical attention; severe confusion, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Famciclovir tablets for shingles and cold sores. It becomes active inside infected cells to stop the virus multiplying.
Mechanism of action
Rapidly biotransforms into penciclovir, which selectively blocks viral DNA polymerase, halting viral chain growth.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Consult a doctor.
What you will receive
Famvir names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Famciclovir at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.