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How and Where to Buy Famvir Online?
You can buy Famvir online through our Canadian International Pharmacy at huge savings. We offer RX and OTC medications online with a valid prescription from your doctor. At Canadian Pharmacy World, your health is our priority. You can place the order online, by mail, by fax or toll-free over the telephone at 1866-485-7979.
Are There Alternative Names for the Brand and Generic Famvir?
Famvir is manufactured in Turkey and Canada by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Inc. The generic form of Famvir is famciclovir and is manufactured in Canada by Pharma Science and Sandoz.
What Dosages and Forms is Famvir available in?
Famvir is available in the dosage forms of 125 mg, 250 mg and 500 mg in the packaging of 30, 84 and 21 tablets respectively. The generic form of Famvir (famciclovir) is available in dosage forms of 125 mg, 250 mg and 500 mg in quantities of 90 tablets.
What Is Famvir used for?
The medication Famvir belongs to a class of medicines known as
anti-viral medications and is used to treat a number of viral infections such as herpes zoster and genital herpes. It acts by stopping the virus from multiplying and reproducing. It does not stop the virus from spreading herpes to another person. This medication should be taken as early as possible when you know an attack is starting. Although Famvir does not help in curing the viral infection, it helps to shorten the duration of symptoms and allows the infections to heal faster.
What is the efficacy of Famvir in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN)?
Recent studies have shown Famvir to be effective as compared to acyclovir in the treatment of postherpetic neuralgia (PHN). It is the only antiviral proven to reduce the duration of PHN when administered during acute zoster infection.
What Are The Possible Side Effects of Famvir?
Some of the most common side effects caused by Famvir include feeling sick, headache, confusion, dizziness, drowsiness (usually in elder people), hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that are not really there), vomiting, yellowing of the skin and eyes, abnormal liver function results, palpitations (Signs of abnormal heartbeat), skin rashes, itching or blistering, diarrhea, tiredness and abdominal pain. If you get any of these side effects while taking Famvir, consult your healthcare professional. Some other serious side effects include serious skin reactions, allergic reactions, seizures or fits, a decrease in the number of platelets, and purple skin patches itching, burning (signs of inflamed blood vessels). These are not all the possible side effects of Famvir. In case of any unexpected effect, contact your healthcare professional right away.
Are there any Precautions and Drug interactions for Famvir?
Famvir can lead to dizziness, drowsiness, or confusion in very rare cases. In case you have these symptoms while taking Famvir, you should take special care while driving or using heavy machinery.
Do not take Famvir if you:
• Have known hypersensitivity to famciclovir, or to penciclovir (a compound formed from famciclovir by your body and is an ingredient in some other medications) or to any other ingredients present in Famvir.
• Have intolerance to some sugars, galactose intolerance, a severe lactase deficiency or glucose-galactose malabsorption as this medication contains lactose.
Before using Famvir talk to your healthcare professional in case you:
• Have had an allergy (including itching) or other unwanted side effects while previously taking Famvir
• Are pregnant or planning to become pregnant
• Are breastfeeding or intend to breastfeed
• Have or had
• Have severe liver diseases
• Have or had kidney disease
• Have other medical conditions
• Are taking any other medications including prescription as well as over the counter drugs
Drug interactions
You should tell your healthcare professional about all the medications and skin products that you use, including any prescription or non-prescription vitamins or herbal supplements. Medications which can interact with Famvir include:
• Probenecid (used to treat high blood levels of uric acid associated with gout and to increase blood levels of penicillin-type antibiotics), or any other medicine that can affect your kidneys.
• Raloxifene (used to prevent and treat osteoporosis).
Famvir Storage and Safety Information
The medication should be stored at a temperature between 15°C and 25°C. Keep this medicine out of sight and reach of children.
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