About Famciclovir

This site is dedicated exclusively to famciclovir.

It provides you with the most extensive product information and up-to-date resources regarding this medication, including related news articles, medical studies, an image library and all the necessary information on dosage and side effects.

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Why is this medication prescribed?

Famciclovir is an antiviral drug. It works by slowing the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Famciclovir shortens the length of time symptoms are present.

This medicine is also used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses including shingles, genital herpes, and cold sores (in people with HIV).

Famciclovir is marketed under the trade name Famvir® (Novartis).

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