Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Famciclovir Tablet
Famciclovir Tablet
| Generic name | famciclovir |
|---|---|
| Drug class | antiviral |
| Forms | Tablet (125 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg oral tablets) |
Famciclovir is a prescription antiviral tablet used to treat and manage infections caused by the herpes family of viruses, including shingles, genital herpes, and cold sores. It does not cure herpes infections, but it helps relieve pain and discomfort and helps sores heal faster.
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