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Alcohol
Caution
Consumption of alcohol with Famciclovir 250mg Tablet may increase the risk of side-effects.
Pregnancy
Caution
Famciclovir 250mg Tablet is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether Famciclovir 250mg Tablet will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. Hence, the intake of Famciclovir 250mg Tablet should be only if prescribed and under medical supervision.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Famciclovir 250mg Tablet is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether Famciclovir 250mg Tablet will pass through the milk in breastfeeding women or not. Hence, Famciclovir 250mg Tablet should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor and under medical supervision.
Driving
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Famciclovir 250mg Tablet can cause dizziness, drowsiness or confusion. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.
Liver
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Famciclovir 250mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
Caution
Famciclovir 250mg Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
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Famciclovir 250mg Tablet should not be given to children below the age of 12 years.
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About Famciclovir 250mg Tablet
Famciclovir 250mg Tablet belongs to a class of drugs known as antivirals used to treat viral infections. It plays a vital role in treating cold sores (an inflamed blister in or near the mouth, caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus), genital herpes (A common sexually transmitted infection marked by genital pain and sores), and herpes zoster (a viral infection that causes a painful rash). Famciclovir 250mg Tablet does not cure herpes but does not allow the infection to spread and treat its symptoms.
Famciclovir 250mg Tablet contains famciclovir, which is an antiviral medication. It is used in treating viral infection by preventing the multiplication of viruses in human cells. As a result, this stops the proliferation of viruses, slowly leading to the viral infection clearing up.
The dose you are given will depend on your condition and how you respond to Famciclovir 250mg Tablet. In some cases, you may experience headaches, feeling dizzy, feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting), diarrhoea, and itching. Most of these side effects of Famciclovir 250mg Tablet are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Do not take Famciclovir 250mg Tablet if you are allergic to Famciclovir 250mg Tablet, famciclovir, or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor before taking Famciclovir 250mg Tablet if you have kidney/liver problems or have problems with your immune system. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking any other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Use protection while having sexual intercourse to avoid the transfer of genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease) to your partner. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking Famciclovir 250mg Tablet as a dose adjustment may be required.
Uses of Famciclovir 250mg Tablet
Medicinal Benefits
Famciclovir 250mg Tablet contains famciclovir, which is an antiviral medication. It works by making viruses less active in the human body. Famciclovir works against herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) viruses that cause oral or genital herpes.
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Side Effects of Famciclovir 250mg Tablet
Drug Warnings
Do not take Famciclovir 250mg Tablet if you are allergic to Famciclovir 250mg Tablet or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor about all other OTC medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products that you are already taking. Take Famciclovir 250mg Tablet with caution if you have kidney disease or liver disease. Do not drive a car or operate any machinery which requires concentration as Famciclovir 250mg Tablet may cause dizziness. Use protection while having sexual intercourse to avoid the transfer of genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease) to your partner. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking Famciclovir 250mg Tablet as a dose adjustment may be required. Inform your doctor before taking Famciclovir 250mg Tablet if you have a known intolerance to some sugars, e.g. lactose.
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Regular blood tests are recommended while on Famciclovir 250mg Tablet and several months after treatment with Famciclovir 250mg Tablet to monitor liver functioning.
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