Famciclovir
Famciclovir is an antiviral used for selected herpes infections. Listed uses include Herpes Simplex and Herpes Zoster.
Key points
- It can shorten or suppress episodes but does not remove latent virus.
- Timing and kidney function affect treatment.
- Eye involvement, confusion or severe rash needs urgent care.
Select a listed product and pack to order online. Ask your doctor or pharmacist whether it suits you and what monitoring it needs.
Important safety checks
Kidney function, pregnancy, immune status and diagnosis require review.
When to seek urgent care
Seek urgent help for eye pain or vision change, facial weakness, confusion, widespread blistering or breathing difficulty.