Macleods Famciclovir 125 mg, 250 mg FC tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 26 June 2023
Clinical Summary
Quick overview from the medicine insert
Indication
Treatment of herpes zoster and genital herpes infections.
Dosage (summary)
250 mg three times daily for shingles; 125 mg twice daily for recurrent genital herpes.
Special Populations
- Renal impairment
- Hepatic impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Contraindicated in pregnancy and breastfeeding.
Key Drug Interactions
- Probenecid
- Raloxifen
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to famciclovir
- Pregnancy
- Lactation
Common side effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
Counselling Points
- Avoid intercourse during acute genital herpes episodes
- Monitor for dizziness and confusion
Serious warnings
- Renal impairment requires dosage adjustment
- Potential for serious skin reactions
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