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Famvir |
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- Description - |
Famvir tablets are used to treat herpes zoster, commonly referred toas ""shingles," in adults. Shingles is a painful rash with raised, redpimples on the trunk of the body, usually the back. Because it is causedby the same virus that causes chickenpox, only people who have hadchickenpox can get shingles. When prescribed for shingles, Famvir worksbest in people age 50 or over.
Famvir is also prescribed to treat attacks of genital herpes and toprevent future flare-ups. For people with HIV infections, it is used as a treatment for both genital and oral herpes. |
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Constipation,diarrhea,dizziness,fatigue,fever,headache,nausea,vomiting |
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Novartis Pharmaceuticals |
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One Health PLaza Building 415 Room1014C |
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East Hanover, NJ 07936 |
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