Description
This medicine inhibits the proliferation of virus causing herpes simplex and herpes zoster.
It is usually used for the treatment of herpes simplex and herpes zoster.
Presentation
6 tablets
Feature
white tablet (diameter: 10.1 mm, thickness: 4.6 mm)
Active Ingredients
Famciclovir 250mg
Effect/Efficacy
This medicine inhibits the proliferation of virus causing herpes simplex and herpes zoster.
It is usually used for the treatment of herpes simplex and herpes zoster.
Usage/Dosage
Herpes simplex : In general, for adults, take 1 tablet (250 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, 3 times a day.
Herpes zoster : In general, for adults, take 2 tablets (500 mg of the active ingredient) at a time, 3 times a day.
Strictly follow the instructions.
If you have a renal disorder, the dosage may be decreased and the dosage interval may be longer.
If you are receiving hemodialysis, you may be instructed to take a tablet (250 mg of the active ingredient) immediately after receiving hemodialysis.
If you miss a dose, take a dose as soon as possible when you remembered that you missed a dose. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and follow your regular dosing schedule. You should never take two doses at one time.
If you accidentally take more than your prescribed dose, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
Do not stop taking this medicine unless your doctor instructs you to do so.
Cautions
Before using this medicine, be sure to tell your doctor and pharmacist
If you have previously experienced any allergic reactions (itch, rash, etc.) to any medicines.
If you have renal disorder.
If you are on hemodialysis.
If you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
If you are taking any other medicinal products. (Some medicines may interact to enhance or diminish medicinal effects. Beware of over-the-counter medicines and dietary supplements as well as other prescription medicines.)
Precautions while taking this medicine
This medicine may cause disturbance of consciousness such as loss of consciousness or semi-consciousness. Pay close attention when you operate dangerous machinery such as driving a car.
Keep out of the reach of children. Store away from light, heat and moisture. (This medicine may change color by light. Do not take a discolored one.)
Discard the remainder. Do not store them.
Contraindication
Possible adverse reactions to this medicine
The most commonly reported adverse reactions include headache, somnolence, diarrhea, nausea, abdominal pain and abdominal discomfort. If any of these symptoms occur, consult with your doctor or pharmacist.
The symptoms described below are rarely seen as initial symptoms of the adverse reactions indicated in brackets. If any of these symptoms occur, stop taking this medicine and see your doctor immediately.
difficulty in thinking or deciding, to see or hear nonexistent things, loss of conscious, convulsion [confusion, hallucination, loss of conscious, convulsion]
high fever (38 deg. C or higher), sore of lips, intraoral sore, hyperemia of eyelid or eye, erythema [toxic epidermal necrolysis, Stevens-Johnson syndrome, erythema multiforme]
decrease of urine output, swelling, general malaise [acute renal failure]
pain of the limb muscle, feeling of weakness, reddish brown urine [rhabdomyolysis]
The above symptoms do not describe all the adverse reactions to this medicine. Consult with your doctor or pharmacist if you notice any symptoms of concern other than those listed above.
