Famcimac 500 Mg

Famcimac 500 Mg

Famcimac 500 Mg Tablet falls under a category of drugs known as antiviral. Famcimac 500 Mg  is used in the treatment of shingles and recurrent herpes skin infections in people with a history of HIV infection. Famcimac 500 Mg  is also used to treat cold sores and genital herpes.

On using Famcimac 500 Mg Tablet you may experience certain possible side effects such as vomiting, nausea, weakness, headache, diarrhoea and gas. Certain severe reactions may occur such as hives, trouble breathing and swallowing, chest pain, hallucinations, abnormal bleeding, swelling of body parts and disorientation. If you face any major allergic reaction seek medical help as soon as possible.

Drug = Famciclovir

Strength = 500 Mg

Manufacturer = Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt. Ltd.

How To Take

Take Famcimac 500 Mg in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Famcimac 500 Mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Dosage

Famcimac 500 Tablet

Famcimac 250 Tablet

Side Effects

Neutropenia

Elevated liver enzymes

Headache

Nausea

Diarrhea

Fatigue

Jaundice

Nervousness and confusion

Skin rash and itching

Warning

Pregnancy:-Famcimac 500 Mg is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking Famcimac 500 Mg  medicine.

Breast-feeding:- Famcimac 500 Mg is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. Discuss all the risks and benefits with your doctor before taking Famcimac 500 Mg  medicine.

Impaired kidney function:-Famcimac 500 Mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with a severe kidney injury. Suitable dose adjustments are to be made based on the clinical condition.

Effect on nervous system:-Patients who experience drowsiness, sleepiness, or confusion while on treatment with Famcimac 500 Mg Tablet are advised not to perform any activities that require high mental alertness like driving a vehicle or operating heavy machinery.

Geriatric use:-Famcimac 500 Mg Tablet should be used with caution in the elderly population with kidney injury or liver injury due to an increase in the risk of neurological problems. Dose adjustments are to be made based on the clinical condition.

Hydration:-Famcimac 500 Mg Tablet may increase the risk of kidney injury when taken with other medicines that cause kidney damage. An adequate amount of water should be consumed to decrease this risk.

Uses

Famcimac 500 Mg is used in the treatment of herpes zoster infection (shingles). The infection is characterized by a painful rash with blisters and burning. It occurs in patients who have had chicken pox in the past.

Famcimac 500 Mg is used for the treatment and prevention of recurrent episodes of genital herpes, which are sores that form around the genitals and rectum from time to time in people with a normal immune system.

Famcimac 500 Mg is used to treat repeat outbreaks of herpes cold sores and fever blisters that occur in people with a normal immune system.