Question 1

is famciclovir an antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The term antimicrobial would be better.  Famciclovir is an antiviral medication for treating herpes simplex infections.

Question 2

famvir (famciclovir). is this an antibiotic?

Accepted Answer

Antiviral: Famvir (famciclovir) is an antiviral medication most commonly used to treat herpes virus.

Question 3

will famciclovir (famvir) affect blood sugar?

Accepted Answer

No expected effect.: Famciclovir should not affect your blood sugar levels.

Question 4

is it ok to  cut famciclovir in half to swallow?

Accepted Answer

Perhaps: In that the tablets of Famciclovir are not scored, it is not the original intention of the producers that this medication be broken in half. There is a film-coating that overs the tablet helping to shield the medication taste. Nonetheless, your local pharmacist is always the best reference to ask medication questions such as this.

Question 5

what is a cheaper alternative medicine to famciclovir (famvir tablets)?

Accepted Answer

Acyclovir: But you have to take it more often.

Question 6

can i cut famciclovir in half?

Accepted Answer

Yes: The higher dose is used to treat active lesions and a lower dose on a daily basis may be used to suppress a lesion.

Question 7

what are the indications for famciclovir?

Accepted Answer

Herpes infections: The indications for using Famciclovir include: treatment of herpes zoster (shingles), herpes simplex virus 2 (genital herpes), herpes labialis (cold sores) in immunocompetent patients, for the suppression of recurring episodes of herpes simplex virus 2, etc... However, doctors may use the anti-viral for other infections if there is good reason to believe it is helpful.

Question 8

whats an alternative to famvir (famciclovir) 500mg?

Accepted Answer

Antivirals: Both Acyclovir (zovirax) and valacyclovir (valtrex) are similar in effect against some herpes viruses.

Question 9

is famvir (famciclovir) effective for cold sores?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If taken at first sign of outbreak at adaquate dosing(1500mgm as single dose) should be sufficient.

Question 10

acyclovir and famvir, (famciclovir) can i take both?

Accepted Answer

Pointless: They're almost the same medication, so there would be no point.  Take one or the other.

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