Famciclovir (500mg)
Famcimac 500 Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule, to avoid overdose. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.Some side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, and fever. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about themCommon side effects of Famcimac
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Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Famcimac 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Famcimac 500 Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Related Warnings
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Famcimac 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Famcimac 500 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Famcimac 500 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Famcimac 500 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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Famcimac 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Famcimac 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Famcimac 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Famcimac 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Famcimac 500 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Famcimac 500 Tablet. Herpes infections are contagious, so avoid letting infected areas come into contact with other people. Avoid touching your eyes after touching an infected area. Wash your hands frequently to prevent transmitting the infection to others. You should practice safe sex by using condoms. You should not have sex if you have genital sores or blisters.
Famcimac 500 Tablet is effective if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Do not stop taking it even if you see improvement in your condition. If you stop using Famcimac 500 Tablet too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
No, do not stop taking Famcimac 500 Tablet without consulting your doctor even if you are feeling better. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cured. Therefore, for better and complete treatment, it is advised to continue your treatment for the prescribed duration.
Before starting treatment with Famcimac 500 Tablet, tell your doctor if you have any other health problems, like kidney or liver-related issues. This is because certain medical conditions may affect your treatment and you may even need dose modifications. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect, or be affected by, this medicine. Inform your doctor if you are planning a baby, if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Serious side effects are rare, but if you experience them, you should seek medical advice right away. These rare side effects include hives, blistering or peeling rash, yellow skin or eyes, unusual bruising or bleeding, loss of consciousness, fits, difficulty in breathing, hallucinations and swelling of the face, tongue, lips or throat.
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Famcimac 500 Tablet. The reason being, their kidneys do not flush the drug out of their system as quickly as a younger person’s kidneys would do. Elderly patients should drink plenty of water while taking Famcimac 500 Tablet, and their kidney function should be monitored. These patients should be given a lower dose and should be monitored for neurological problems.
If you forget a dose of Famcimac 500 Tablet, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the next scheduled dose in the prescribed time. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one as this may increase the chances of developing side effects.
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Famcimac 500 Tablet over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Famcimac 500 Tablet. If you are not responding to Famcimac 500 Tablet, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
