Famcimac 500 Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Famciclovir (500mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Nucleoside analog |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs |
| User Rating | 4.9 |
| User Reviews | 491 |
FAQ
What if I forget to take a dose of Famcimac 500?
If you forget a dose of Famcimac 500, 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.
Can I stop taking Famcimac 500 when I feel better?
No, do not stop taking Famcimac 500 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.
What should I tell my doctor before starting treatment with Famcimac 500?
Before starting treatment with Famcimac 500, 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.
What are the serious side effects of Famcimac 500?
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.
Is Famcimac 500 effective?
Famcimac 500 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 too early, the symptoms may return or worsen.
Do elderly patients need to be more careful while taking Famcimac 500?
Older adults (over age 65 years) tend to experience more side effects when taking Famcimac 500. 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, and their kidney function should be monitored. These patients should be given a lower dose and should be monitored for neurological problems.
Can I get resistant to Famcimac 500 treatment?
Patients with advanced HIV disease or patients with an impaired immunity have reported resistance to Famcimac 500. If you are not responding to Famcimac 500, the possibility of drug resistance should be checked.
Does Famcimac 500 prevent transmission of infection to others?
No, you can infect other people, even while you are being treated with Famcimac 500. 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.
What can happen if somebody takes more than the recommended dose of Famcimac 500 accidentally?
Accidental, repeated overdoses of oral Famcimac 500 over several days have resulted in nausea, vomiting, confusion and headache. Consult your doctor in case of overdose.
What if you forget to take Famcimac Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Famcimac 500, 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. Do not double the dose.
Famcimac 500 Tablet Reviews
Famcimac 500 is an antiviral medicine. It helps in treating viral infections like herpes labialis, herpes simplex virus infections, shingles, and genital herpes infection. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells and therefore helps in clearing the infection.
Famcimac 500 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.
Famcimac 500 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.
How Famcimac 500 Tablet Works
Famcimac 500 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.
How to Use Famcimac 500 Tablet
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 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Famcimac 500 Tablet
- In Herpes Simplex Virus Infections: Famcimac 500 is an antiviral medicine. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus in the body. It will not cure herpes and neither it prevents passing on the infection to others. However, it can speed up healing of the sores and decrease the symptoms such as tingling, pain, burning, itching. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
- In Shingles: Shingles is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Famcimac 500 can shorten the length and severity of shingles. It is most effective if you start taking it as soon as possible after the rash appears. Keeping the immune system healthy is the best way to prevent shingles. Maintaining good hygiene is another way of preventing shingles.
- In Genital herpes infection: Genital herpes infection is a common sexually transmitted infection marked by genital pain and sores. It can affect both men and women. Symptoms include pain, itching and irritation. Famcimac 500 helps in treating the symptoms effectively and also prevents multiplication of the infection causing virus.
- In Herpes labialis: Herpes labialis, commonly known as cold sores, is a viral infection that primarily affects the lip. Symptoms typically include a burning pain followed by small blisters or sores. The first attack may also be accompanied by fever, sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes. Famcimac 500 can speed up healing of herpes labialis and also prevent recurrence of the sores.
Uses of Famcimac 500 Tablet
- Herpes Simplex Virus Infections
- Herpes labialis
- Genital herpes infection
- Shingles
Famcimac 500 Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Liver
CAUTION
Famcimac 500 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Famcimac 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Famcimac 500 in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
Breast feeding
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Famcimac 500 is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Famcimac 500 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.
Driving
UNSAFE
Famcimac 500 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. .
Kidney
CAUTION
Famcimac 500 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Famcimac 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Famcimac 500. Please consult your doctor.
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