Famciclovir
Drug class: Herpes Simplex Virus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor
Prescription only
What is famciclovir used for?
- Aids-related opportunistic infections
- Chickenpox
- Herpes genitalis
- Herpes labialis
- Herpes zoster
Famciclovir tablet, a prodrug of penciclovir, is a deoxynucleoside analog DNA polymerase inhibitor indicated for: Immunocompetent Adult Patients ( 1.1 ) • Herpes labialis (cold sores) o Treatment of recurrent episodes • Genital herpes o Treatment of recurrent episodes o Suppressive therapy of recurrent episodes • Herpes zoster (shingles) Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-Infected Adult Patients ( 1.2 ) • Treatment of recurrent episodes of orolabial or genital herpes Limitation of Use The efficacy and safety of famciclovir tablets have not been established for: • Patients with first episode of…
Famciclovir price
Generic: From $0.21 each, about $6.43 for 30 (125 mg tablet).
Brand: No brand price listed.
Compare famciclovir
- Famciclovir vs Valacyclovir
- Famciclovir vs Acyclovir
- Famciclovir vs Oseltamivir
- Famciclovir vs Nirmatrelvir / ritonavir
- Famciclovir vs Baloxavir