Famciclovir vs Valacyclovir
Compare Famciclovir and Valacyclovir side by side: what they treat, drug class, cost and FDA label information.
| Famciclovir | Valacyclovir | |
|---|---|---|
| Drug class | Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor | Herpesvirus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor, Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor, Herpes Zoster Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor |
| Used to treat | Aids-related opportunistic infections, Chickenpox, Herpes genitalis, Herpes labialis, Herpes zoster | Chickenpox, Herpes genitalis, Herpes labialis, Herpes zoster |
| Generic price | From $0.21 each, about $6.43 for 30 (125 mg tablet) | From $0.23 each, about $6.87 for 30 (500 mg tablet) |
| Brand price | No brand price listed | Valtrex: from $12.81 each, about $384 for 30 (500 mg caplet) |
| Generic savings | Not listed | Generic costs about 98% less than the brand |