| Pack size | 10 tab |
| Brand | Herpiheal 250 |
| Manufacturer | healing pharma India pvt ltd |
| Composition | Famciclovir 250 |
| Prescription/Non prescription | Prescription |
| Drug Name | Famciclovir 250 |
Famciclovir (Herpiheal 250) 250 mg tablet is a guanine analog used to treat viral infections. It is most commonly used to treat herpes zoster (shingles) and herpes simplex (cold sores and genital herpes) by reducing herpes viruses.
Drug = Famciclovir
Number of Pills Per Order = 10
Strength = 250 mg
Manufacturer = Healing Pharma
How To Take
This medicine may be taken with or without food.
This medicine must be taken at regular intervals for it to be effective. Continue to make it even when you feel better. Do not stop taking it unless instructed by the doctor.
Do not skip any doses. You must complete the entire course. If you don’t, the infection will not clear completely.
Take Famciclovir precisely as directed by your doctor or according to the instructions on the label. Do not take more or less than instructed by your doctor.
Dosage
Adult: Herpes zoster: 500 mg three times a day for seven days.
Genital herpes: 1st episode: 250 mg three times a day for five days.
Recurrent genital herpes: Acute treatment: 125 mg twice a day for five days or 1 g twice a day for one day. Suppression: 250 mg twice a day.
Recurrent mucocutaneous herpes in HIV-infected patients: 500 mg twice a day for seven days.
Recurrent herpes labialis: 1.5 g as a single dose.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose, skip the missed dose and return to your regular dosing schedule. If you often forget to take your medicine, let your doctor and pharmacist know.
Do not double a dose under any circumstances.
Overdose
Signs of overdose may include the following:
- Acute renal failure in patients w/ renal disease
Seek medical help immediately.
Contraindications
People with the following medical conditions should not take Famciclovir:
- Hypersensitivity to Famciclovir and Penciclovir
Side Effects
Famciclovir may have the following side effects:
- Headache
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Fatigue
- Dizziness
- Fever
- Paresthesia
- Somnolence
- Vomiting
- Constipation
- Anorexia
- Abdominal pain
- Flatulence
- Dyspepsia
- Increased serum levels of ALT, alkaline phosphatase, total bilirubin, and albumin
- Pruritus, pharyngitis, sinusitis
- Injury, generalized pain, rigors, back pain, arthralgia
- Increased serum phosphate, Na and K levels
- Abnormal leukocyte counts
- Purpura
- Angioedema
Potentially Fatal:
- Erythema multiforme
- Stevens-Johnson syndrome
- Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Warnings
Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking or using any of these medicines:
- Probenecid
- Raloxifene
- Herpes zoster vaccine
Inform your doctor and pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including herbal tonics such as traditional Chinese medicines, supplements, and non-prescription medicines.
This list does not include all medicines that may interact with Famciclovir.
How Does It Work?
Famciclovir has an inhibitory activity against HSV types 1 (HSV-1) and 2 (HSV-2), varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Thymidine kinase then phosphorylates penciclovir to a monophosphate form, which is then converted to penciclovir triphosphate. This inhibits HSV-2 DNA polymerase by competing with deoxyguanosine triphosphate, thus inhibiting herpes viral DNA synthesis and replication.
Uses
Famciclovir is used to treat the following conditions:
- Herpes zoster
- Genital herpes
- Recurrent genital herpes
- Recurrent mucocutaneous herpes in HIV-infected patients
- Recurrent herpes labialis
Special Precautions and Connected Warnings
Take special precautions if you have the following conditions:
- Renal impairment
- Pregnancy and lactation
- Avoid alcohol
Storage Conditions
- Store at 20-25°C.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from the reach of children.
- Do not use Famciclovir that is expired or out of date.
