Anthropometric Measurements as Predictors of Low Birth Weight Among Tanzanian Neonates: A Hospital-Based Study
November 7, 2025
Brand Name :
Famvir
Synonyms :
famciclovirÂ
Class :
Antivirals, Other
Dosage forms & Strengths:Â
TabletÂ
125 mgÂ
250 mgÂ
500 mgÂ
500 mg orally every 8 hours for 7-10 days
250 mg orally every 8 hours for 7-10 days
250 mg orally every 8 hours for 7-10 days
250 mg orally every 8 hours for 7-10 days
famciclovir: they may increase the toxic effect of vaccines
measles, mumps, rubella, and varicella vaccine, live 
famciclovir: they may increase the toxic effect of vaccines
measles mumps and rubella vaccine, live
famciclovir: they may increase the toxic effect of vaccines
famciclovir: they may increase the toxic effect of vaccines
smallpox (vaccinia) vaccine, live
famciclovir: they may increase the toxic effect of vaccines
may increase the hypoglycemic effect
may increase the hypoglycemic effect
may increase the hypoglycemic effect
may increase the hypoglycemic effect
may increase the hypoglycemic effect
may enhance the hypoglycemic effect
may enhance the hypoglycemic effect
may enhance the hypoglycemic effect
raloxifene decreases the therapeutic effects of famciclovir by aldehyde dehydrogenase inhibition
>10%:Â
HeadacheÂ
NauseaÂ
1-10%:Â
DiarrheaÂ
DysmenorrheaÂ
Vomiting Â
Flatulence Â
Pruritus Â
Rash Â
Paresthesia Â
Neutropenia Â
Increased transaminases Â
Increased bilirubinÂ
FatigueÂ
<1%:Â
ConfusionÂ
ArthralgiaÂ
HallucinationsÂ
DizzinessÂ
ThrombocytopeniaÂ
RigorsÂ
Upper RTIÂ
Famciclovir is contraindicated in patients hypersensitive to the active ingredient.Â
Pregnancy consideration:Â Â
Famciclovir is safe during pregnancy.Â
Breastfeeding warnings:Â Â
The presence of famciclovir in breast milk is unknown.Â
Pregnancy category:Â
Patient information leafletÂ
Generic Name: famciclovirÂ
Pronounced: fam-cik-lo-virÂ
Why do we use famciclovir?Â
Famciclovir belongs to the category of antivirals. It is used to treat acute herpes zoster, herpes labialis, genital herpes, and herpes.Â