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Famciclovir

Famciclovir (Famvir) is an oral antiviral for certain herpesvirus infections. This catalogue contains one Famvir tablet formulation.

Famvir

Herpes Zoster, Herpes Simplex Virus Infections

250mg · 500mg

Famciclovir tablets for shingles and cold sores. It becomes active inside infected cells to stop the virus multiplying.

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Key points

  • Famciclovir is converted to penciclovir, which blocks herpesvirus DNA replication.
  • The listed Famvir medicine is a film-coated tablet in 250 mg and 500 mg strengths.
  • Reduced kidney function can raise penciclovir exposure.

What Famciclovir is used for

Famvir contains famciclovir, an antiviral listed for Herpes Zoster and selected recurrent Herpes Simplex Virus Infections.

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