Description
Virovir 500 mg tablet is an antiviral medication containing Famciclovir, which is useful in treating certain viral infections. It effectively treats infections such as genital herpes and herpes zoster. Herpes simplex causes small, fluid-filled blisters that break down into ulcers that may be itchy and painful. These blisters carry numerous infectious herpes simplex virus particles. Famciclovir, the active ingredient of the medicine helps to stop the spreading of the virus, thereby reducing the number of painful blisters and allow them to heal more quickly. If you start taking this antiviral drug as soon as you feel an episode starts, it helps them to improve more rapidly. With Virovir, lit is possible to prevent the blisters from developing and it quite effective in preventing recurrence of genital herpes.
Product Description
Your doctor should be aware of your history of allergic reactions or adverse effects to other antiviral agents such as acyclovir, valganciclovir, valaciclovir, or ganciclovir. Herpes infections give rise to painful blisters that appear on the skin. These fluids filled blisters carry the virus which causes the disease. You can quickly spread this infection to other people if you are frequently touching your sores and not washing your hands immediately afterwards. Avoid sexual contact with your partner when the symptoms of the disease are visible. Use of certain drugs, along with with with Virovir 500 mg, can affect the way this antiviral drug works. The medicine is containing Famciclovir, which might affect the mechanism of action of other medications you are taking. So, it is essential to inform your doctor about all the prescription and non-prescription medicines you are using. It is especially important to tell your doctor if you are taking steroids, probenecid, or any anti-cancer medication. The safety of this antiviral drug has not been established during pregnancy or breastfeeding. Please discuss the risks and benefits of using Famciclovir tablets with your doctor.
Side Effects
Virovir 500 mg is generally well tolerated by most patients. However, some patients may experience mild side effects such as nausea, headache, vomiting, dizziness, or diarrhea. If you witness any of these mild effects and are troublesome, let your doctor know. Speak to your doctor immediately if you have an allergic reaction to famciclovir or any other inactive substance of the medicine.
How to Use
The dose of Virovir 500 mg will depend on whether your doctor has prescribed the antiviral medication for the treatment of shingles or genital herpes. Your doctor may adjust your dose if you have kidney disease. One should start the antiviral as soon as the onset of signs and symptoms. You may be asked to take medicine with or without a meal, swallow your 500 mg tablet with water without chewing it. It is essential to finish the course of pills you have been given even if you feel better. It is important to visit your doctor so that your progress can be followed.
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