February 13, 2008

Herpes Treatment

Famvir® (Famciclovir)

DESCRIPTION

Famciclovir has been shown to reduce the time outbreaks last when used as an episodic treatment, it also decreases the severity of pain with outbreaks and shortens the period during which the virus is detected on genital surfaces, similar to Valacyclovir (Valtrex) and Acyclovir (Zovirax).


Famciclovir is taken three times a day, when it is used as an episodic treatment for the initial genital herpes episode, or two times a day to treat recurrent outbreaks. Please consult your doctor for your specific dosage.

Famciclovir is approved in some countries for daily use as suppressive therapy (your doctor will be able to advise you if this is the case in your country). When it is used in this way, it has been shown in clinical trials to increase the time between outbreaks. For suppressive therapy, Famciclovir is taken two times every day.

EFFICIENCY RATING

You should consult your doctor for further information about antiviral treatment for your particular situation.

SIDE EFFECTS

Most commonly reported side effects:


  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Diarrhea

    Those individuals with known hypersensitivity to the product, its components, and Denavir® (penciclovir cream) should not use Famvir.

    Concurrent use of Famvir with probenecid or other drugs significantly eliminated by active renal tubular secretion may result in increased plasma concentrations of penciclovir. .

    If you have impaired kidney function, your doctor will determine if you should use Famvir and the appropriate dose for you.

    It is not recommended to be used during pregnancy unless the benefit to the patient clearly exceeds the risk to the fetus.

    Dose reduction recommended in patients with renal impairment.

    The safety and efficacy of Famvir therapy beyond 1 year of treatment have not been established.

    Where to Buy Famvir

    Source: http://www.herpes-coldsores.com/std/herpes.htm


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