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Famciclovir
Strength: 500mg
Count: 30
NDC
42291-416-30
Class
Rx
Brand Name
Famvir
Imprint Code
8119;93
Color(s)
WHITE
Shape
OVAL (capsule-shaped)
Score
No Score
Case Count
NA
Inactive Ingredients
croscarmellose sodium, hydroxypropyl cellulose, hypromellose, polydextrose, polyethylene glycol, silicified microcrystalline cellulose, sodium starch glycolate, sodium stearyl fumarate, titanium dioxide, and triacetin
Indications and Usage
1.1 Immunocompetent Adult Patients Herpes labialis (cold sores): Famciclovir tablets are indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis in adult patients. Genital herpes: Recurrent episodes: Famciclovir tablets are indicated for the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes. The efficacy of famciclovir tablets when initiated more than 6 hours after onset of symptoms or lesions has not been established. Suppressive therapy: Famciclovir tablets are indicated for chronic suppressive therapy of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in adult patients. The efficacy and safety of famciclovir tablets for the suppression of recurrent genital herpes beyond 1 year have not been established. Herpes zoster (shingles): Famciclovir tablets are indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster in adult patients. The efficacy of famciclovir tablets when initiated more than 72 hours after onset of rash has not been established. 1.2 HIV-Infected Adult Patients Recurrent orolabial or genital herpes: Famciclovir tablets are indicated for the treatment of recurrent episodes of orolabial or genital herpes in HIV-infected adults. The efficacy of famciclovir tablets when initiated more than 48 hours after onset of symptoms or lesions has not been established. Limitation of Use The efficacy and safety of famciclovir tablets have not been established for: • Patients with first episode of genital herpes • Patients with ophthalmic zoster • Immunocompromised patients other than for the treatment of recurrent orolabial or genital herpes in HIV-infected patients • Black and African American patients with recurrent genital herpes
