Famciclovir (Virovir Tablets) is used for treatment of recurrent episodes of Herpes labialis (cold sores) and treatment of recurrent episodes or suppressive therapy of recurrent episodes of Genital herpes.

1. Famciclovir Tablets
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Virovir (Famciclovir Tablets) is used for treatment of
recurrent episodes of Herpes labialis (cold sores) and
treatment of recurrent episodes or suppressive
therapy of recurrent episodes of Genital herpes.

2. Virovir Tablets
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Virovir Tablets are manufactured by
FDC Ltd.
(Website: www.fdcindia.com)

3. Famciclovir Tablets – Brand Names
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Famciclovir tablets are available as
Famvir, Famtrex, Virovir, Microvir
and Penvir.

4. Active Ingredient
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The active ingredient contained in Virovir is
Famciclovir.
Each film-coated Virovir tablet contains 250
mg or 500 mg of Famciclovir.

5. Chemical Structure
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The structure of Famciclovir is given below:

6. Uses of Famciclovir Tablets
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Famciclovir tablets is used for the
treatment of herpes zoster (shingles),
acute treatment of first episode and
recurrences of genital herpes infections,
and for the suppression of recurrent genital
herpes.
Famciclovir is also used for the treatment
of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores).
Virovir Tablets are also used to treat
immunocompromised patients with herpes
zoster or herpes simplex infections.

7. Storage Instructions
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Virovir (Famciclovir Tablets) have to be
stored at controlled room temperature
i.e. from 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F)
with excursions permitted between 15°
to 30°C (59° to 86°F).
Keep this as well as all other medicines
away from children and pets.

8. Famciclovir Dosage
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➢Herpes labialis (cold sores): The recommended
dosage of Famciclovir tablets for the treatment of
recurrent herpes labialis is 1500 mg as a single dose.
Therapy should be started at the first sign or symptom
of herpes labialis (e.g., tingling, itching, burning, pain,
or lesion).
➢Recurrent Episodes of Genital herpes: The
recommended dosage of Famciclovir tablets for the
treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes is
1000 mg twice daily for one day. Treatment must be
started at the first sign or symptom of a recurrent
episode (e.g., tingling, itching, burning, pain, or lesion).
The dosage of Virovir tablets (Famciclovir)
is given below:

9. Famciclovir Dosage
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➢Suppressive therapy: The recommended dosage of
Famciclovir tablets for chronic suppressive therapy of
recurrent episodes of genital herpes is 250 mg twice
daily.
The dosage of Virovir tablets ( Famciclovir) is
given below:

10. Warnings
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Acute renal failure: May occur in patients
with underlying renal disease who
receive higher than recommended doses
of Virovir (Famciclovir Tablets) for their
level of renal function. Reduce dosage in
patients with renal impairment.

11. Virovir Tablets
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Contraindications
Virovir is contraindicated in patients
with a hypersensitivity to Famciclovir,
any other ingredient of this medication
or Denavir (Penciclovir cream).

12. Famciclovir Side Effects
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➢The Famciclovir side effects reported by more than 10% of
adult patients are headache and nausea.
➢The other common side effects of Virovir (Famciclovir
Tablets) include Dizziness,Vomiting, Abnormal liver
function tests, Rash, pruritus. Uncommon side effects include
Confusion (predominantly in the elderly), Somnolence
(predominantly in the elderly), Angioedema (e.g. face edema,
eyelid edema, periorbital edema, pharyngeal edema) and
urticaria. Rare side effects include Thrombocytopenia,
Hallucinations and Cholestatic jaundice.
➢Cases of serious skin reactions such as erythema
multiforme, Stevens-Johnson Syndrome, Toxic Epidermal
Necrolysis have been reported from post-marketing
experience with Famciclovir Tablets via spontaneous case
reports.

13. Overdose
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Appropriate symptomatic and supportive
therapy should be given in case of
overdose of Virovir (Famciclovir Tablets) .
Penciclovir is removed by hemodialysis.

14. Famciclovir During Pregnancy
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Famciclovir (Virovir Tablets) has been classified
by the US FDA as Pregnancy Category B.
After oral administration, Famciclovir is
converted to Penciclovir (active drug).
There are no adequate and well-controlled
studies of Famciclovir or Penciclovir use in
pregnant women.
No adverse effects on embryofetal development
were observed in animal reproduction studies.
Since animal reproduction studies are not always
predictive of human response, Famciclovir should
be used during pregnancy only if clearly needed.

15. Virovir Tablets
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Virovir (Famciclovir Tablets) by FDC
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