Famvir
Famciclovir tablets for shingles and cold sores. It becomes active inside infected cells to stop the virus multiplying.
- Categories
- HIV Management · Antivirals
- Active ingredient
- Famciclovir
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 250mg · 500mg
This listing uses Famvir as a reference name. A generic equivalent is supplied; its exact brand and manufacturer are confirmed before supply.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Famvir vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
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 is used here as a reference originator brand name to identify the medicine. We are not affiliated with the brand owner, and this listing does not offer the originator product.
- The supplied product is a generic equivalent containing Famciclovir, not the originator brand shown as the reference.
- The exact generic brand, manufacturer and dispatch location are confirmed based on the product, destination and available manufacturer or partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.