Famciclovir oral tablet dosage: A detailed guide

This article describes famciclovir oral tablet’s dosages and strengths and gives details on how to take it. You’ll also find information on cost savings and coupon options for famciclovir.

Famciclovir oral tablet is a generic medication. It’s not available in a brand-name version. If you want to know more about famciclovir oral tablet, see this overview article. It covers details about the drug’s uses and side effects, and more.

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Form and strengths of famciclovir

Famciclovir oral tablet comes as follows:

• Forms: tablet that you swallow
• Strengths: 125 milligrams (mg), 250 mg, 500 mg

Dosage of famciclovir

This article describes the recommended dosages for famciclovir oral tablet. The drugmaker provides these dosages.

If your doctor prescribes this medication, you should follow the dosage they prescribe. Your doctor will determine the dosage that best meets your needs. Do not change your dosage of famciclovir oral tablet without your doctor’s recommendation.

Usual recommended dosages of famciclovir in adults

Famciclovir is used for certain types of herpes infections. The recommended dosage for each use is below.

Dosage for cold sores and other conditions

Dosage adjustments for famciclovir

Your doctor will prescribe a dosage of famciclovir oral tablet based on several factors. These include:

• the specific condition being treated and how severe it is
• other medications you are taking
• other health conditions you may have

Missed dose of famciclovir

Talk with your doctor or pharmacist right away if you realize you forgot to take a dose of famciclovir oral tablet. They may advise you to take the missed dose. Or they may advise you to skip it and take your next dose as scheduled.

For tips on how to plan your doses of famciclovir oral tablet and avoid missing a dose, read this article. You could also try:

• downloading a reminder app on your phone
• setting an alarm
• putting a note where you’ll see it, such as on your calendar, bathroom mirror, or bedside table

Frequently asked questions

Below are answers to some commonly asked questions about famciclovir oral tablet and its dosage.

Can famciclovir be used for COVID-19? If so, what is the dosage?

Possibly. But famciclovir isn’t approved to treat COVID-19. It’s approved to treat certain types of herpes infections.

In some cases, doctors may prescribe famciclovir off-label for COVID-19. With off-label use, doctors prescribe a drug for a purpose other than what it’s approved for.

Famciclovir is part of a group of drugs called antivirals. Many medications in this group of drugs have been studied as potential treatments for COVID-19. Some of these have been approved to treat COVID-19. Famciclovir is not one of those approved medications.

Speak with your doctor if you have questions about how to treat COVID-19 or if it’s safe to take famciclovir if you have COVID-19.

Is famciclovir taken long term?

Typically, no. Doctors don’t prescribe famciclovir oral tablet as a long-term treatment. Instead, they recommend it for short-term use to treat certain types of herpes infections.

But if you have recurrent episodes, your doctor may prescribe famciclovir as long-term therapy at a lower dose. This could help prevent recurrent episodes from happening.

If you have questions about how long you should take famciclovir oral tablet, talk with your doctor.

How famciclovir is taken

You’ll swallow famciclovir oral tablet two to three times per day.

Your doctor may advise that you take this medication around the same time each day. This helps keep a consistent amount of the drug in your body. And that can help the drug work more effectively.

If it’s hard for you to swallow tablets, view this article. It provides suggestions on how to swallow medications that come in pill form.

Also, be sure to talk with your doctor or pharmacist if you’re having difficulty taking your medication. They can offer recommendations about taking it.

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Overdose of famciclovir

It’s important that you do not take more famciclovir oral tablet than your doctor prescribes. Doing so can lead to harmful effects.

What to do if you take too much famciclovir

If you think you’ve taken too much famciclovir, call your doctor or pharmacist right away. Or you could call 800-222-1222 to speak with someone at America’s Poison Centers. You can also use its online resource. If you have severe symptoms, call 911 or a local emergency number immediately. You can also go to the closest emergency room.

What to ask your doctor

This article describes the usual recommended dosages for famciclovir oral tablet. If your doctor prescribes this medication, they’ll determine the dosage that’s best for you.

Do not change your dosage of famciclovir oral tablet without your doctor’s recommendation. You should take famciclovir oral tablet exactly as your doctor prescribes it. Let your doctor know if you have concerns or questions about your treatment plan.

Here’s a list of some possible questions you may want to ask your doctor:

• How long does it take for famciclovir to start working?
• What happens if I don’t take my entire famciclovir treatment regimen?
• Will you change my dosage of famciclovir if I experience side effects?

Disclaimer: Optum Perks has made every effort to make certain that all information is factually correct, comprehensive, and up to date. However, this article should not be used as a substitute for the knowledge and expertise of a licensed healthcare professional. You should always consult your doctor or another healthcare professional before taking any medication. The drug information contained herein is subject to change and is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, warnings, drug interactions, allergic reactions, or adverse effects. The absence of warnings or other information for a given drug does not indicate that the drug or drug combination is safe, effective, or appropriate for all patients or all specific uses.