Famvir

Famvir is used for:

Treating herpes zoster infection (shingles). It is also used to treat recurring herpes skin infections in patients who also have HIV infection. Famvir is used in patients who have a weakened immune system to treat recurring cold sores and to treat or suppress recurring genital herpes. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Famvir is an antiviral. It works by blocking reproduction of the virus.

Do NOT use Famvir if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Famvir or to penciclovir
• you have galactose intolerance, severe lactase deficiency, or glucose-galactose absorption problems

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Famvir :

Some medical conditions may interact with Famvir . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you have kidney problems

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Famvir . However, no specific interactions with Famvir are known at this time.

Ask your health care provider if Famvir may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.