Sexual Health : Famvir
HOW
TO TAKE THIS MEDICATION
Take 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 famciclovir
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. Famciclovir can be taken
with or without food. Taking famciclovir with food may decrease
stomach upset. Take all of the famciclovir that has been prescribed
for you even if you begin to feel better.
MISSED
DOSE
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if
it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip
the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not
take a double dose of this medication unless otherwise directed
by your doctor.
OVER
DOSE
Seek emergency medical attention. A famciclovir overdose has
no known symptoms, but an overdose of acyclovir (Zovirax),
which is a similar drug, may cause seizures, hallucinations,
and kidney damage (decreased urine production).
SIDE
EFFECTS
1) Stop taking famciclovir and seek emergency medical attention
if you experience : an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing;
closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or
face; or hives)
2) Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to
occur. Continue to take famciclovir and talk to your doctor
if you experience: nausea or vomiting , a headache , diarrhea
,
dizziness, tingling in your hands or feet , itching .
PRECAUTIONS
Do not take 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 may need a dosage adjustment or special monitoring during
treatment with famciclovir.
DRUG
INTERACTIONS
Probenecid (Benemid) may increase the effects of famciclovir
and lead to dangerous side effects. You may need a dosage
adjustment or special monitoring during treatment if you are
taking probenecid.
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