Famciclovir (500mg)
Penvir 500 Tablet is used in the treatment of herpes labialis, genital herpes infection and herpes simplex virus infections.
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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. Penvir 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Penvir 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
Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.
Penvir 500 Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.
Penvir 500 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during lactation. Limited human data suggest that the drug could represent a significant risk to the baby.
Penvir 500 Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.
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Penvir 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Penvir 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Penvir 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Penvir 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Penvir 500 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
