Famciclovir (Page 7 of 8)
17 PATIENT COUNSELING INFORMATION
Advise the patient to read the FDA-approved patient labeling (Patient Information).
There is no evidence that famciclovir will affect the ability of a patient to drive or to use machines. However, patients who experience dizziness, somnolence, confusion or other central nervous system disturbances while taking famciclovir should refrain from driving or operating machinery.
Herpes Labialis (Cold Sores)
Patients should be advised to initiate treatment at the earliest sign or symptom of a recurrence of cold sores (e.g., tingling, itching, burning, pain, or lesion). Patients should be instructed that treatment for cold sores should not exceed 1 dose. Patients should be informed that famciclovir is not a cure for cold sores.
Genital Herpes
Patients should be informed that famciclovir is not a cure for genital herpes. There are no data evaluating whether famciclovir will prevent transmission of infection to others. Because genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease, patients should avoid contact with lesions or intercourse when lesions and/or symptoms are present to avoid infecting partners. Genital herpes is frequently transmitted in the absence of symptoms through asymptomatic viral shedding. Therefore, patients should be counseled to use safer sex practices.
If episodic therapy for recurrent genital herpes is indicated, patients should be advised to initiate therapy at the first sign or symptom of an episode.
There are no data on safety or effectiveness of chronic suppressive therapy of longer than 1-year duration.
Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
There are no data on treatment initiated more than 72 hours after onset of zoster rash. Patients should be advised to initiate treatment as soon as possible after a diagnosis of herpes zoster.
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Manufactured In Canada By:
Teva Canada Limited
Toronto, Canada M1B 2K9
Manufactured For:
Teva Pharmaceuticals Parsippany, NJ 07054
Rev. K 11/2022
PATIENT INFORMATION Famciclovir (fam SYE klo veer) Tablets |
What are famciclovir tablets? Famciclovir tablets are a prescription antiviral medicine used:
It is not known if famciclovir tablets are safe and effective for:
It is not known if famciclovir tablets are effective in children. |
Do not take famciclovir tablets if you are allergic to any of its ingredients or to Denavir® (penciclovir cream). See the end of this Patient Information leaflet for a complete list of ingredients in famciclovir tablets. |
Before you take famciclovir tablets, tell your healthcare provider about all of your medical conditions, including if you:
Tell your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take , including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. |
How should I take famciclovir tablets?
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What should I avoid while taking famciclovir tablets? You should avoid driving or operating machinery if you get dizziness, sleepiness or confusion during treatment with famciclovir tablets. |
What are the possible side effects of famciclovir tablets? The most common side effects of famciclovir tablets are headache and nausea. These are not all the possible side effects of famciclovir tablets. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088. |
How should I store famciclovir tablets?
Keep famciclovir tablets and all medicines out of reach from children. |
General information about the safe and effective use of famciclovir tablets Famciclovir tablets are not a cure for cold sores or genital herpes. It is not known if famciclovir tablets can stop the spread of herpes to others. If you are sexually active, you can pass herpes to your partner even if you are taking famciclovir tablets. Herpes can be passed to your partner even if you do not have active symptoms. You should continue to practice safer sex to lower the chances of spreading genital herpes to others. Do not have sexual contact with your partner during an outbreak of genital herpes or if you have any symptoms of genital herpes. Ask your healthcare provider for more information about safer sex practices. Medicines are sometimes prescribed for purposes other than those listed in a Patient Information leaflet. Do not use famciclovir tablets for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give famciclovir tablets to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. They may harm them. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about famciclovir tablets that is written for health professionals. |
What are the ingredients in famciclovir tablets? Active ingredient: famciclovir Inactive ingredients: croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, silicified microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, sodium stearyl fumarate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin Brands listed are the trademarks of their respective owners. Manufactured In Canada By: Teva Canada Limited, Toronto, Canada M1B 2K9 Manufactured For: Teva Pharmaceuticals Parsippany, NJ 07054 For more information about famciclovir tablets, call 1-888-838-2872. |
This Patient Information has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Rev. G 11/2022
Package/Label Display Panel
NDC 0093-8117 -56
Famciclovir Tablets, USP
125 mg
PHARMACIST: Dispense the accompanying Patient Information Leaflet to each patient.
Rx only
30 Tablets
125 mg
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