Treating herpes zoster infection. It is also used to treat recurring herpes skin infections in patients who also have HIV infection. Famnova is also used to treat recurring cold sores and to treat or suppress recurring genital herpes. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor. Famnova is an antiviral. It works by blocking reproduction of the virus.
Important safety information:
Famnova may cause drowsiness, dizziness, or confusion. These effects may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Famnova with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it. If you experience any of these effects, do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks while taking Famnova.
Famnova is not a cure for cold sores or genital herpes.
Genital herpes patients - Famnova will not prevent the spread of the herpes virus to others. To decrease the chance of infecting your partner, do not have sexual intercourse when sores are present. It may also be possible to spread the virus even if you do not currently have signs or symptoms of herpes. Discuss any questions or concerns with your doctor.
Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Famnova before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
Use Famnova with caution in the ELDERLY; they may be more sensitive to its effects, especially delirium, disorientation, and confusion.
Famnova should be used with extreme caution in CHILDREN younger than 18 years old; safety and effectiveness in these children have not been confirmed.
PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: If you become pregnant, contact your doctor. You will need to discuss the benefits and risks of using Famnova while you are pregnant. It is not known if Famnova is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Famnova, check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.
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Famnova side effects
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
Severe allergic reactions ; change in the amount of urine produced; confusion; delirium; disorientation; hallucinations; red, swollen, blistered, or peeling skin; unusual bruising or bleeding; yellowing of the eyes or skin.
This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.
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Can Famnova be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?
In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.
It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.
Who should not take Famnova?
Some medical conditions may interact with Famnova. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:
if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding
if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
if you have kidney or liver problems, immune system problems, or certain rare hereditary problems
if you take probenecid or take any other medicines or products to treat herpes outbreaks
Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Famnova. However, no specific interactions with Famnova are known at this time.
Ask your health care provider if Famnova may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.
How should I take Famnova?
Use Famnova as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.
An extra patient leaflet is available with Famnova. Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
Take Famnova by mouth with or without food. If stomach upset occurs, take with food to reduce stomach irritation.
If you are treating genital herpes or cold sores, start using Famnova at the first sign of an outbreak or cold sore (eg, tingling, itching, burning, pain, lesion) as directed by your doctor.
If you are treating shingles, cold sores, genital herpes, or herpes skin infection, take Famnova for the full course of treatment. Keep taking it even if you feel better in a few days.
If you are using Famnova to suppress genital herpes, continue to take Famnova even if you feel well. Do not miss any doses.
If you miss a dose of Famnova, take it as soon as possible. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose. Go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take 2 doses at once.
Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Famnova.
Can Famnova be taken or consumed while pregnant?
Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.
Can Famnova be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?
Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.
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Reviews
Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Famnova, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Famnova. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.
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How often should I take Famnova? According to the survey, gmedication.com reported that users of Famnova should take 3 times in a day as the primarily recommended frequency. However, patients are advised to follow the dosage as prescribed by their physician religiously. To get the opinions of other patients on the ideal consumption frequency of the medicine, click here.
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What is the specific doses you have used? Famnova May come in various doses. In most cases, antibiotics, antihypertensive, pain killers and anti-diabetic drugs available in different doses. Your doctor may prescribe any of the doses based on the severity of the patient's condition. According to our reports, users of gmedication.com used the drugs in the following dosage percentage (Provide dosage percentage). Only a handful of drugs are made in a single or fixed dose. Regular health conditions like fever have similar doses. For instance [acetaminophen, 500mg] was used by the patients surveyed although it comes in different doses.
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