Uses, Dosage & Side Effects: Famvir Tablet
Famvir Tablet
| Generic name | famciclovir |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Purine nucleosides (antiviral) |
| Forms | Tablet (125 mg, 250 mg, 500 mg oral tablets) |
Famvir is an antiviral medicine that treats infections caused by herpes viruses, including cold sores, genital herpes, and shingles. It slows the virus down so your body can fight the infection, but it does not cure herpes.
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