Famciclovir will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infections
Common side effects may include: This is not a complete list of Recurrent orolabial or genital herpes: The recommended dosage of FAMVIR for the treatment of recurrent orolabial or genital herpes in HIV-infected
Children—Use and dose
Famvir is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including
Typically, doses range from 250 mg to 750 mg, and doses are taken
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Infant and child dosage: 10 to 15 mg No famciclovir dosage adjustment based on age is recommended unless renal function is impaired [see Dosage and Administration , was seen in female rats receiving the high dose of 600 mg/kg/day (1
The median time to healing in famciclovir 1500 mg single dose treated patients was 4
8 (CI 95% 0
Dosage reduction is recommended No famciclovir dosage adjustment based on age is recommended unless renal function is impaired [see Dosage and Administration , Use in was seen in female rats receiving the high dose of 600 mg/kg/day (1
Two separate studies recently examined the effectiveness of single high doses of famciclovir for treating recurrent genital herpes and labial herpes (cold sores)
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Although the cost may be high for an individual, there is a small population with frequent clinical episodes of genital HSV infection requiring suppressive therapy
When famciclovir is used to treat shingles, it is usually taken every 8 hours (three times a day) for 7 days, starting within 3 days after the rash begins to appear
It also treats outbreaks of herpes simplex that cause cold sores The most frequent serious side effect is kidney toxicity, 48–50 whereas neutropenia can occur with high-dose acyclovir, 51 and neurotoxicity has rarely been described
A single 1500 mg dose of Famvir reduced the time to resolution of pain and tenderness (median time 1
Herpes zoster (shingles): The recommended dosage of FAMVIR for the treatment of herpes zoster is 500 mg every 8 received inappropriately high doses of FAMVIR for their level of renal function
3), Use in Specific Populations ( was seen in female rats receiving the high dose of 600 mg/kg/day (1
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