Famciclovir - fam-SYE-kloe-veer is using to treat the symptoms of herpes zoster - also known as shingles, a herpes virus infection of the skin. It is using to treat and suppress recurrent episodes of genital herpes infection. This drug is also using to treat recurrent herpes virus infections of the mucous membranes - lips and mouth and genitals in HIV-infected diseaseds. Although famciclovir will not cure genital herpes or herpes zoster, it does help relieve the pain and discomfort and helps the sores heal faster.
Famciclovir is available only with your family doctor's prescription, in the following dosage form:
Some commonly using brand names are:
In the USA
In Canada