Virovir Tablets (Generic Famvir) - Active Ingredient And Chemical structure
The active ingredient contained in Virovir Tablets is Famciclovir. Famciclovir is a white to pale yellow solid. It is freely soluble in acetone and methanol, and sparingly soluble in ethanol and isopropanol. The structure is shown below
Generic Forms and Brand names of Famvir
Virovir Tablets manufactured by FDC Ltd. , India is an effective treatment for Herpes labialis (cold sores), Genital herpes and Herpes zoster (shingles) in adult patients. Famvir which has the active ingredient Famciclovir is also sold under various other brand names.
Virovir Tablets - Preparations
Virovir is available as tablets of 250 mg .
Virovir Tablets - Storage Requirements
Virovir Tablets are to be stored at room temperature (15°C to 30°C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light.
Generic Famvir (Famciclovir) - Uses
Generic Famvir in the form of Virovir Tablets is used to treat Herpes labialis (cold sores) Genital herpes and Herpes zoster (shingles) in adult patients.
Warnings and Precautions when using Virovir Tablets (Generic Famvir)
Acute renal failure cases have been reported in patients with underlying renal disease who have received inappropriately high doses of Virovir for their level of renal function. Dosage reduction is recommended when administering Virovir to patients with renal impairment.
Virovir Tablets (Generic Famvir) - Contraindications
Virovir Tablets is contraindicated in patients with known hypersensitivity to Famciclovir, its inactive components, or Denavir.
Virovir Tablets (Generic Famvir) - Dosage
Below are the recommended Dosage recommendation in Immunocompetent Adult Patients
Herpes labialis (cold sores):
The recommended dosage of FAMVIR for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis is 1500 mg as a single dose. Therapy should be initiated at the first sign or symptom of herpes labialis (e.g., tingling, itching, burning, pain, or lesion).
Genital herpes:
Recurrent episodes: The recommended dosage of FAMVIR for the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes is 1000 mg twice daily for 1 day. Therapy should be initiated at the first sign or symptom of a recurrent episode (e.g., tingling, itching, burning, pain, or lesion).
Suppressive therapy: The recommended dosage of FAMVIR for chronic suppressive therapy of recurrent episodes of genital herpes is 250 mg twice daily.
Herpes zoster (shingles):
The recommended dosage of FAMVIR for the treatment of herpes zoster is 500 mg every 8 hours for 7 days. Therapy should be initiated as soon as herpes zoster is diagnosed.
Side Effects Of Virovir Tablets (Famciclovir)
The most common side effects of Virovir Tablets (Famciclovir) are headache and nausea. Less common side effects that may occur are Paresthesia, Migraine, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Flatulence, Abdominal Pain, Fatigue, Pruritus, Rash and Dysmenorrhea.
