Virovir - 500mg
Discontinued | No |
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USA Brand | Famvir |
SKU | ODP1546 |
Details
SKU No. | MED1546 |
USA Brand Name | Famvir |
Generic Name | Famciclovir |
Strength | 500mg |
Manufacturer | FDC, India |
Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir)
US brands equivalent to Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir)
The equivalent US brands available for Virovir 500 mg are:
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Famvir
Virovir 500 mg is easily available via online pharmacy, drugstore, and medical supply store.
What is The Generic Name of Virovir 500 mg?
Famciclovir is the generic name of Virovir 500 mg.
About Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir):
Virovir 500 mg is a purine nucleoside medicine. Virovir 500 mg Tablet belongs to antiviral medicine. This medicine is also used to treat or prevent repeat outbreaks of fever, blisters, and cold sores in people with normal immunity and sores formed around genitals and rectum from time to time. This can treat zoster infection also so it is one of leading pharmaceutical brands in India. This is used for the treatment and prevention of:
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Genital Herpes Infections
Manufacturer of Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir):
FDC Ltd is the manufacturer of Virovir 500 mg in India. It is available at all the leading online pharmacies, drug stores, and medical stores. It is one of the leading brands in India.
The strength of Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir):
The active medical ingredients present in Virovir 500 mg is Famciclovir.
Virovir 500 mg is available in varying strengths for patients as recommended by the doctor.
Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir) is used for the treatment and prevention of:
● Genital Herpes Infections
How Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir) works?
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Virovir 500 mg works best or is beneficial in following ways: Virovir 500mg tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of the virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses.
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It is a DNA polymerase inhibitor. For being a nucleoside analogue it binds in the DNA and stops the replication of the virus.
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By this, it stops the growth of the virus and reduces infection.
Before you use a Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir)
You should be sure that:
1. You are not allergic to it.
2. It is not affecting the medicines you are taking with it or not interacting with those.
3. If you are pregnant
What should be avoided while using Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir)?
● Using Alcohol
● Breastfeeding
● Using Entarica 0.5 mg tablet
● Using Tenarica 300 mg tablet
When not to use Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir)?
One should avoid using
1. If one is suffering from an allergy
2. If one is pregnant
Tell your doctor if
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You are taking any other medication for any disease or disorder.
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If you are allergic to Virovir 500 mg
The dosage of Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir):
Virovir 500 mg is available in varying strengths and at different doses.
One should consult a doctor for the appropriate dose.
How much of Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir)?
Generally, it must be in the range which is suitable according to the person’s health. It is available in the form of tablets.
How to use Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir)?
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One should wash and dry his/her hands properly before taking Virovir 500 mg
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One should use only as much as needed or as prescribed by the doctor.
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One should take Virovir 500 mg as long as directed by the physician.
For how long should Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir)?
One should take Virovir 500 mg as long as directed by the physician.
What can happen due to the overdose of Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir)?
Sometimes overdose of Virovir 500 mg can lead to skin rash & diarrhoea. To avoid this always contact the doctor immediately if an overdose is suspected.
Missed dose of Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir)
Take the missed dose as soon as you recall it. If it is nearly close to the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose. Do not take 2 doses at the same time or extra doses.
Side effects of Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir)
The common side effects of Virovir 500 mg are as follows
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Diarrhea
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Nausea
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Neutropenia
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Jaundice
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Fatigue
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Nervousness & confusion
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Elevated liver enzymes
Drug Interactions with Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir)
If you are taking some drugs or other over the counter medicines, it is possible that these may interfere with the therapeutic effect of Virovir 500 mg. Some of the drugs that are known to interact with Virovir 500 mg are as follows:
● Entecavir
● Pemetrexed
You must inform the doctor about all the medications you are already taking and always follow the instructions.
Contraindications for Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir)
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If you are allergic to Virovir 500 mg
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If you are consuming alcohol
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If you are taking any herbal supplements
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If you have renal dysfunction
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If you have any liver disease
Warning and Precautions for Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir)
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If irritation or allergies persist, stop the application of medicine and consult a doctor.
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Keep in proper condition and out of reach of children.
Things to remember For Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir)
1. Read the medicine packet thoroughly
2. Tell the doctor about your medical history.
3. Follow the instructions as told by the doctor.
4. Know before use that how to store the medicine at room temperature in a clean and dry place.
Indication and Usage for Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir):
Use Virovir 500 mg as prescribed by the doctor to Genital Herpes Infections
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Swallow Virovir 500 mg as a whole
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Do not chew or crush
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Always wash hands before taking the Virovir 500 mg
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Use Virovir 500 mg with meal
Recommended dose Of Virovir 500 mg (Famciclovir)-
To avoid side effects, use Virovir 500 mg according to the prescribed dose.
For adults, Virovir 500 mg should be taken 3 times a day.