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Famvir

Famvir is an anti-viral genital herpes treatment which can prevent the early onset of a herpes outbreak within 24 hours. As soon as you see symptoms, take a Famvir 500mg tablet to prevent the full outbreak from taking place. Famvir tablets are also an ideal solution for people who experience frequent outbreaks. You can use this medication for up to a year to prevent the symptoms and make the virus dormant over the long term.

Genital herpes is very contagious and is easily transmitted through anal, oral or vaginal intercourse. There is no cure for genital herpes, but the symptoms of the condition can be tackled with Famvir tablets. Symptoms of this virus include blisters, sores and blemishes around the genital area. Recognising these symptoms will help you to seek treatment and prevent the virus from spreading and infecting others. You can either take this medication as a one-off treatment to prevent an outbreak, or as an ongoing way to manage the condition.

Famvir tablets prevent the herpes virus from multiplying and spreading. To fight the early sign of an outbreak, you should take 2 Famvir 500mg tablets, during one day to stop the symptoms. If you experience regular outbreaks, you may be suitable to take this anti-viral as a long term treatment to prevent attacks and help to make the virus virtually dormant.

121doc only prescribes and distributes genuine Famvir tablets. If you are suffering from genital herpes and wish to seek treatment, you will need to take one of our comprehensive online consultations. This confidential process is easy to complete, and is designed to see whether you are safe and suitable for a Famvir 500mg, 250mg or 125mg dosage. The information you give us during your online consultation will be checked by one of our team of doctors. If this is the right treatment for you, they will issue a prescription. Our pharmacy will then dispatch your Famvir tablets for next day delivery.

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What Famvir tablets should I take?

This treatment can be used to treat herpes in 2 different ways. Famvir 500mg should be used to treat an outbreak before it has occurred, as soon as the early sighs become apparent. The smaller doses of 250mg and 125mg are designed to be used as a long term preventative method, for people who experience regular outbreaks.

How does it treat genital herpes?

Famvir tablets contain the active ingredient called famciclovir. This anti-viral medication breaks down as it enters your body and converts into another anti-viral known as penciclovir. This substance blocks the reproduction of the infected cells, so that the virus cannot spread.

Are there any precautions I should consider?

There are some patients who may not be suitable for Famvir tablets. These patients include those who suffer from:

Kidney disease, including kidney (renal) failure
Galactose intolerance
Severe lactose intolerance
Food, dyes, or preservative allergies

Make sure you include any details of any medications or supplements you are taking during your consultation. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, you may also not be suitable for this medication.

Does Famvir cause side effects?

Those take Famvir 500mg may experience some mild side effects, which are mostly temporary. Lower dosages of this medication are usually more tolerable for the body, which will become more accustomed to them in the long term. More common side effects are:

Fatigue
Headaches
Vomiting
Diarrhea

How do I buy Famvir tablets online?

You can purchase Famvir 500mg, 250mg and 125mg tablets online, but you will need to take an online consultation to get a prescription. This process is simple and straightforward to complete. Once you have filled out the form, it will be reviewed by one of our team of doctors. If the determine that you are safe and suitable to take your chosen dosage, they will issue you a prescription and forward it to our pharmacy. They will then dispatch your Famvir tablets via over-night delivery.

Famvir

Manufactured by Novartis