Penvir 500mg Tablet 3'S
Key Information
Generic Name
Generic Name Famciclovir 500 mg
Manufacturer
Hetero Healthcare Limited
Variant
3 Tablet(s) in a Strip
Country of Origin
India
Detailed Information
Introduction
INTRODUCTIONPENVIR contains Famciclovir which belongs to the group of medicines called Antivirals. It is used in adults for the management of shingles (viral infection causing painful rashes) and genital herpes (sexually transmitted infection of the genitals). Symptoms of shingles include pain, burning, itching, numbness, tingling or sensitivity to touch, red rashes and fluid blisters. Genital herpes is characterized by pain, itching, small red or white blisters and ulcers on the genitals. Famciclovir is a prodrug that undergoes rapid biotransformation to the active antiviral compound penciclovir. Penciclovir is an anti-viral drug which has inhibitory activity against Herpes Simplex virus types 1 (HSV-1) and 2 (HSV-2) and Varicella Zoster virus (VZV). Therefore, Herpes viral DNA synthesis and replication is selectively inhibited. Before taking PENVIR, inform your doctor if you have problems with your kidney, liver, or immune system. PENVIR should be used with caution among pregnant or breastfeeding women, therefore consult your doctor before taking it. PENVIR is not recommended for use in children and adolescents. The most common
Uses
OF PENVIRManages, shingles genital herpes
How It Works
PENVIR works by preventing viruses from multiplying, and this reduces the severity of the infection.
Directions for Use
Take PENVIR as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with water. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition.
Side Effects
taking PENVIR are headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, diarrhea, dizziness, rashes and itching. Contact your doctor if any of the above side effects worsens. USES OF PENVIRManages, shingles genital herpes HOW PENVIR WORKSPENVIR works by preventing viruses from multiplying, and this reduces the severity of the infection. DIRECTIONS FOR USETake PENVIR as advised by your physician. Swallow the medicine with water. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending upon your age, body weight and disease condition. SIDE EFFECTS OF PENVIRCOMMON headache feeling sick (nausea and vomiting) stomach pain diarrhea dizziness rashes and itching liver function test giving abnormal results UNCOMMON confusion drowsiness hives (skin rash with red, raised, itchy bumps) RARE hallucinations (seeing or hearing things which are not there) feeling the heart thumping in the chest (palpitations) Stop taking and contact your doctor immediately if you experience, severe blistering of the skin or mucous membranes of the lips, eyes, mouth, nasal passages or genitals (signs of a serious allergic skin reaction) swelling below the surface of the skin (facial swelling, swelling around eye, eyelid and swelling) unexplained bruising, reddish or purplish patches on the skin or nosebleeds (decrease in the number of platelets) yellowing of the skin or eyes (signs of jaundice)
Warnings & Precautions
& PRECAUTIONSPREGNANCYPENVIR is not recommended during pregnancy unless clearly necessary. Consult your doctor before taking it. BREASTFEEDINGPENVIR is not recommended during breast-feeding unless clearly necessary as it is not known whether it can pass into breast milk. Consult your doctor before taking it. DRIVING AND USING MACHINESPENVIR can cause dizziness, drowsiness or confusion. Do not drive or use machines if you get any of these symptoms. KIDNEYPENVIR should be used with caution in patients with kidney problems. Dose will be adjusted if needed. Consult your doctor before taking. LIVERPENVIR should be used with caution in patients with liver problems. Dose will be adjusted if needed. Consult your doctor before taking it. ALLERGYDo not take PENVIR if you are allergic to Famciclovir. OTHERSBefore taking PENVIR, inform your doctor if you: have immune system problems Use in pediatrics: PENVIR is not recommended for use in children and adolescents. Consult your doctor before taking it. Use in geriatrics: Dose modification of PENVIR is required if renal function is impaired. Consult your doctor before taking it.
Drug Interactions
SA. Drug - Drug interactions: Before taking PENVIR, inform your doctor if you are taking any of the following medicines: raloxifene (to prevent and manage osteoporosis) probenecid (to manage high blood levels of uric acid in gout and to increase blood levels of penicillin-type antibiotics) other medicines that can affect your kidneys Overdosage: If you or anyone else accidentally take too much of PENVIR, consult your doctor immediately or visit the nearby hospital. Overdose of this medicine may affect the kidneys. In people who already have kidney problems it may lead to kidney failure. SYNOPSIS Drug : Famciclovir Pharmacological Category : Synthetic nucleoside analogues Therapeutic Indication : Shingles and Genital herpes Dosage Forms : Tablet MORE INFORMATION Keep PENVIR out of reach of children. Do not store above 30°C.