Microvir 250 Tablet
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Microvir 250 Tablet
Famciclovir (250mg)
₹166.80
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Active composition
Famciclovir 250 mg
How It Works
Famciclovir is converted to penciclovir, which inhibits viral DNA polymerase, preventing viral replication.
Medicine Strength
250 mg
Uses & Benefits
Medical applications
HeadacheInfectionViralCold
Microvir 250 Tablet is a prescription medication containing Famciclovir 250mg, an antiviral agent used to treat and prevent herpes simplex infections, including cold sores, genital herpes, and shingles. It is also indicated for the treatment of varicella-zoster virus infections in immunocompetent individuals. Famciclovir, the active ingredient, is a prodrug that is rapidly converted to penciclovir, an antiviral compound that inhibits the replication of herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2.
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Microvir 250 Tablet is available in a once-daily oral dosage form, making it a convenient and effective treatment option for patients suffering from these viral infections. The medication is generally well-tolerated, with common adverse reactions including headache, nausea, and dizziness. However, it is contraindicated in patients with a history of hypersensitivity to Famciclovir or other nucleoside analogues.
Patients should be advised to discontinue treatment if they experience any signs of hypersensitivity.
Dosage & How to Use
How to use Microvir Tablet Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Microvir 250 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Advice
Important precautions
Side effects
Side-effect information is not available for this medicine. Please consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Safety Advice
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Microvir 250 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
High Risk
Pregnancy
Microvir 250 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Medical Advice
Driving
Microvir 250 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. .
Exercise Caution
Liver
Microvir 250 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Microvir 250 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Limited information is available on the use of Microvir 250 Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.
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Breastfeeding
Microvir 250 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
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Kidney
Microvir 250 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Microvir 250 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
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