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.
Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.
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.