Famvir

Famvir works very quickly and helps to deal with the symptoms of herpes simplex viral disease. You should be able to notice an improvement immediately after taking the first dose.

The best option is to take a 500mg dose as soon as you see the first disease symptoms, preferably within 24 hours. If you experience recurring herpes simplex viral disease you should consider taking smaller regular Famvir doses as a long-term treatment. The right Famvir doses and timing must always be consulted with the doctor first.

Famciclovir, the active ingredient of Famvir pills, is an antiviral component used to treat herpes simplex infections. It is also available as a generic drug without a commercial name.

The Famvir treatment effectively stops the spread of herpes viruses causing the genital herpes simplex – type 1 and 2, as well as chickenpox and herpes zoster – varicella zoster.

Once Famvir is inside the body, contained in it famciclovir is converted into penciclovir. It is a very active compound which interferes with the action of a viral enzyme – DNA polymerase. DNA polymerase is necessary for the virus to spread in the infected body. Penciclovir inhibits the action of DNA polymerase preventing the virus from spreading and helping the immune system to fight the infection.

Famvir may be used by patients who want to treat or prevent herpex simplex diseases, as well as to relieve the symptoms.

It is also used in order to treat:

• herpes zoster
• genital herpes simplex
• oral and face herpes simplex
• other viral diseases in people whose immune system is impaired due to other diseases or past pharmaceutical treatment

Famvir should not be used by people:

• galactose M intolerant
• lactose intolerant
• with food allergies, especially to food, preservatives and food dyes
• with kidney disorders

In order to achieve the best results Famvir 500mg should be taken immediately after noticing the first signs of infection. It is taken orally, preferably with meals, however it is not a prerequisite. The recommended by doctor dose should be taken regularly, according to the instructions, and the treatment should not be stopped early, even if it seems the symptoms are gone.

What is more, Famvir is used as a preventative drug for patients with a history of recurring genital herpes simplex disease. It is also recommended to patients with viral infections whose immune system is too week to fight the infection on its own. Famvir is prescribed to HIV and AIDS carriers, to patients after chemotherapy and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation as well.

Further instructions:

Genital herpes simplex
The treatment of genital herpes simplex which occurred for the first time should be carefully supervised by a doctor. In such cases it is recommended to take Famvir pills 250mg three times a day for 5 days (15 – 250mg pills in total). The long-term preventative treatment involves taking two 250mg pills a day for unspecified period of time, with a control visit after 12 months from starting the treatment (3 sets of 250 mg pills – 56 pills are enough for a three-month treatment).

Face herpes simplex
For treating face herpes simplex, take Famvir as soon as the first symptoms occur. You should take 1 tablet 500mg three times a day for seven days (two sets of 500mg pills – 14 pills, or one set of 250 mg pills – 56 pills in which a one dose consists of two pills).

Herpes zoster
In order to treat herpes zoster a patient should take one Famvir 500mg pill three times a day for a one week (two sets of 500mg pills – 14 pills, or one set of 250 mg pills – 56 pills in which a one dose consists of two pills).

There is a risk of side effects associated with every type of medications.

The most frequently reported Famvir side effects are:

Side effects occurring rarely (about 1 person on 1000 people or 1 person on 10000 people)

• headache
• nausea

Side effects occurring very rarely (less than 1 person on 10000 people)

• nausea
• vomiting
• diarrhea
• dizziness

The above mentioned symptoms may not include all reported adverse effects of the treatment.

In order to find out more about the possible risks associated with Famvir, please refer to the leaflet included in the package. In case of any alarming symptoms, consult a doctor or pharmacist at once.

You may order Famvir treatment on our site. In order to evaluate whether this treatment is suitable for you, please fill in the medical consultation form accurately. All of the information provided in the form are confidential and subject to the Polish acts of personal data protection, which means you do not need to worry that it will be disclosed to any data collecting institution. Unless our doctor notices any medical contraindications, your order will be processed and you should receive the shipment within 24-48 hours.