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Description
Famciclovir is used to treat herpes zoster (shingles) and genital herpes. It does not cure herpes infections but decreases pain and itching, helps sores to heal, and prevents new ones from forming.
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What special precautions should I follow?
Keep all appointments with your doctor and the laboratory. Your doctor will order certain lab tests to check your response to famciclovir.
Do not have sexual intercourse when you can see the
genital herpes lesions. However, genital herpes can be spread even when there are no symptoms.
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Missed Dose
Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next regularly scheduled dose, skip the missed dose and take the next one as directed. Do not take a double dose of
this medication unless otherwise directed by your doctor.
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Precautions Before Using This Medicine
Older adults¡XFamciclovir has been used in the elderly and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
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Other Medicines
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to c
hange your dose or other precautions may be necessary. Tell your health care professional if you are taking any other prescription or nonprescription (over-the-counter [OTC]) medicine.
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Overdose
Any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek medical attention immediately
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