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Before Using This Medicine
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of famciclovir. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
- Kidney diseaseˇXKidney disease may i
crease blood levels of this medicine, increasing the chance of side effects
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Other Medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to c
hange your dose or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
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Cautions
Do not take Famvir ( Famciclovir )if you are allergic to penciclovir (Denavir) without first talking to your doctor. ? Before taking this medication, tell your doctor if you have kidney disease. You m
ay need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during treatment with famciclovir.
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What Is It
Famciclovir is used to treat the symptoms of herpes zoster (also known as shingles), a herpes virus infection of the skin. It is used to treat and suppress recurrent episodes of genital herpes infect
ion. This medicine is also used to treat recurrent herpes virus infections of the mucous membranes (lips and mouth) and genitals in HIV-infected patients. Although famciclovir will not cure genital he
rpes or herpes zoster, it does help relieve the pain and discomfort and helps the sores heal faster.
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Overdose
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately
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How should you take this medication?
Take Famvir ( Famciclovir )exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you. ? Treatment with Famvir ( Famcic
lovir )should be started as soon as possible after the first appearance of symptoms (e.g. tingling, burning, blisters). ? Take each dose with a full glass of water. ? Famvir ( Famciclovir )can be take
n with or without food. Taking Famvir ( Famciclovir )with food may decrease stomach upset. ? Take all of the Famvir ( Famciclovir )that has been prescribed for you even if you begin to feel better
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