Famvir

Famciclovir

Famciclovir is a guanosine analogue antiviral drug used for the treatment of various herpesvirus infections, most commonly for herpes zoster (shingles). It is a prodrug form of penciclovir with improved oral bioavailability. Famciclovir is marketed under the trade name Famvir (Novartis). Famciclovir was patented in 1983 and approved for medical use in 1994.[2][3] In 2007, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic version of famci...

Looking for a place where I can order generic Famvir (Famciclovir) over the counter. Silly as may sound, I have several cats/kittens (rescue) with kitty colds (feline herpes virus) & best treatment is Famvir. Literally amazing how quickly & well it works, often without need to give antibiotics (since FHV is a viral illness, but it can lead to secondary infections in which case antibiotics may be warranted). Since many know I do rescue, several send me their left over meds commonly used on felines, however at moment none happen to have any Famvir (Famcyclovir). My vet has written scripts several times in past without need to bring in for actual visit, as he is well aware I do rescue & my only income is SSDI, however his wife who manages office is a stickler for enforcing offi...

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Drug Index

Famciclovir is a guanosine analogue antiviral drug used for the treatment of various herpesvirus infections, most commonly for herpes zoster (shingles). It is a prodrug form of penciclovir with improved oral bioavailability. Famciclovir is marketed under the trade name Famvir (Novartis). Famciclovir was patented in 1983 and approved for medical use in 1994.[2][3] In 2007, the United States Food and Drug Administration approved the first generic version of famci...

what is the generic name of gestex ?? ## i have a herpes and the pills are killing me financially can you give the generic names of valtrex and famir as prescribed in the internet ## Gestex contains the active ingredients Mestranol and Norethindrone, it is mostly used as an emergency contraceptive. Jimmy Lee, Valtrex contains the active ingredient Valcyclovir, this would also be the generic name, it is available in the U.S. as a generic from Ranbaxy Pharmaceuticals. Famvir contains Famcyclovir, the generic is manufactured by Teva pharmaceuticals. Are there any other questions?

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for Shingles

I would like to know who the manufacturer of the medicationsDDAVP and also Famvir are, and how long it will be before other manufacturers can make a generic brand of them

NDC Database

Famvir 125 mg Oral Tablet by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ## Markings: FAMVIR;125 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0078-0366-15 ## Active Ingredients: Famciclovir

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Famvir 250 mg Oral Tablet by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ## Markings: FAMVIR;250 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0078-0367-15 ## Active Ingredients: Famciclovir

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Famvir 500 mg Oral Tablet by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ## Markings: FAMVIR;500 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0078-0368-15, 0078-0368-61, 0078-0368-64 ## Active Ingredients: Famciclovir

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Famciclovir 125 mg Oral Tablet by Sandoz Inc ## Markings: FAMVIR;125 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0781-5620-31

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Famciclovir 250 mg Oral Tablet by Sandoz Inc ## Markings: FAMVIR;250 ## Shape: Round ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0781-5621-31

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Famciclovir 500 mg Oral Tablet by Sandoz Inc ## Markings: FAMVIR;500 ## Shape: Oval ## Color: White ## Package Codes: 0781-5622-31