Flovir TM
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Active ingredients: famciclovir
Brand name
(ARTG)
: FLOVIR 250 famciclovir 250 mg tablets blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Famciclovir is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster infection in adult patients who commence therapy within 72 hours of the onset of rash. Greatest benefit occurs if the drug is started within 48 hours. Efficacy has not been demonstrated in patients less than 50 years of age, although the occasional younger patient with severe herpes zoster may benefit from therapy with famciclovir. Herpes zoster infection is generally a milder condition in younger patients. Famciclovir is also indicated for the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. Famciclovir is also indicated for suppression of recurrent genital herpes. Famciclovir is also indicated in immunocompromised patients for:- treatment of uncomplicated herpes zoster, - treatment of recurrent herpes simplex, - suppression of recurrent herpes simplex
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to pale yellow colored, round film-coated, biconvex tablets with beveled edges, debossed with 'X' on one side and '49' on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 20 pack
- 21 pack
- 30 pack
- 56 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient famciclovir
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: FLOVIR 250 famciclovir 250 mg tablets blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Famciclovir is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster infection in adult patients who commence therapy within 72 hours of the onset of rash. Greatest benefit occurs if the drug is started within 48 hours. Efficacy has not been demonstrated in patients less than 50 years of age, although the occasional younger patient with severe herpes zoster may benefit from therapy with famciclovir. Herpes zoster infection is generally a milder condition in younger patients. Famciclovir is also indicated for the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. Famciclovir is also indicated for suppression of recurrent genital herpes. Famciclovir is also indicated in immunocompromised patients for:- treatment of uncomplicated herpes zoster, - treatment of recurrent herpes simplex, - suppression of recurrent herpes simplex
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to pale yellow colored, round film-coated, biconvex tablets with beveled edges, debossed with 'X' on one side and '49' on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 20 pack
- 21 pack
- 30 pack
- 56 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient famciclovir
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: FLOVIR 250 famciclovir 250 mg tablets blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Famciclovir is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster infection in adult patients who commence therapy within 72 hours of the onset of rash. Greatest benefit occurs if the drug is started within 48 hours. Efficacy has not been demonstrated in patients less than 50 years of age, although the occasional younger patient with severe herpes zoster may benefit from therapy with famciclovir. Herpes zoster infection is generally a milder condition in younger patients. Famciclovir is also indicated for the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. Famciclovir is also indicated for suppression of recurrent genital herpes. Famciclovir is also indicated in immunocompromised patients for:- treatment of uncomplicated herpes zoster, - treatment of recurrent herpes simplex, - suppression of recurrent herpes simplex
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to pale yellow colored, round film-coated, biconvex tablets with beveled edges, debossed with 'X' on one side and '49' on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 20 pack
- 21 pack
- 30 pack
- 56 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient famciclovir
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: FLOVIR 250 famciclovir 250 mg tablets blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Famciclovir is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster infection in adult patients who commence therapy within 72 hours of the onset of rash. Greatest benefit occurs if the drug is started within 48 hours. Efficacy has not been demonstrated in patients less than 50 years of age, although the occasional younger patient with severe herpes zoster may benefit from therapy with famciclovir. Herpes zoster infection is generally a milder condition in younger patients. Famciclovir is also indicated for the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. Famciclovir is also indicated for suppression of recurrent genital herpes. Famciclovir is also indicated in immunocompromised patients for:- treatment of uncomplicated herpes zoster, - treatment of recurrent herpes simplex, - suppression of recurrent herpes simplex
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to pale yellow colored, round film-coated, biconvex tablets with beveled edges, debossed with 'X' on one side and '49' on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 20 pack
- 21 pack
- 30 pack
- 56 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient famciclovir
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: FLOVIR 500 famciclovir 500 mg tablets blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Famciclovir is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster infection in adult patients who commence therapy within 72 hours of the onset of rash. Greatest benefit occurs if the drug is started within 48 hours. Efficacy has not been demonstrated in patients less than 50 years of age, although the occasional younger patient with severe herpes zoster may benefit from therapy with famciclovir. Herpes zoster infection is generally a milder condition in younger patients. Famciclovir is also indicated for the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. Famciclovir is also indicated for suppression of recurrent genital herpes. Famciclovir is also indicated in immunocompromised patients for:- treatment of uncomplicated herpes zoster, - treatment of recurrent herpes simplex, - suppression of recurrent herpes simplex
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to pale yellow colored, oval film-coated, biconvex tablets, debossed with 'X' on one side and '34' on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 20 pack
- 30 pack
- 56 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient famciclovir
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: FLOVIR 500 famciclovir 500 mg tablets blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Famciclovir is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster infection in adult patients who commence therapy within 72 hours of the onset of rash. Greatest benefit occurs if the drug is started within 48 hours. Efficacy has not been demonstrated in patients less than 50 years of age, although the occasional younger patient with severe herpes zoster may benefit from therapy with famciclovir. Herpes zoster infection is generally a milder condition in younger patients. Famciclovir is also indicated for the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. Famciclovir is also indicated for suppression of recurrent genital herpes. Famciclovir is also indicated in immunocompromised patients for:- treatment of uncomplicated herpes zoster, - treatment of recurrent herpes simplex, - suppression of recurrent herpes simplex
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to pale yellow colored, oval film-coated, biconvex tablets, debossed with 'X' on one side and '34' on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 20 pack
- 30 pack
- 56 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient famciclovir
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: FLOVIR 500 famciclovir 500 mg tablets blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Famciclovir is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster infection in adult patients who commence therapy within 72 hours of the onset of rash. Greatest benefit occurs if the drug is started within 48 hours. Efficacy has not been demonstrated in patients less than 50 years of age, although the occasional younger patient with severe herpes zoster may benefit from therapy with famciclovir. Herpes zoster infection is generally a milder condition in younger patients. Famciclovir is also indicated for the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. Famciclovir is also indicated for suppression of recurrent genital herpes. Famciclovir is also indicated in immunocompromised patients for:- treatment of uncomplicated herpes zoster, - treatment of recurrent herpes simplex, - suppression of recurrent herpes simplex
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to pale yellow colored, oval film-coated, biconvex tablets, debossed with 'X' on one side and '34' on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 20 pack
- 30 pack
- 56 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient famciclovir
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: FLOVIR 125 famciclovir 125 mg tablets blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Famciclovir is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster infection in adult patients who commence therapy within 72 hours of the onset of rash. Greatest benefit occurs if the drug is started within 48 hours. Efficacy has not been demonstrated in patients less than 50 years of age, although the occasional younger patient with severe herpes zoster may benefit from therapy with famciclovir. Herpes zoster infection is generally a milder condition in younger patients. Famciclovir is also indicated for the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. Famciclovir is also indicated for suppression of recurrent genital herpes. Famciclovir is also indicated in immunocompromised patients for:- treatment of uncomplicated herpes zoster, - treatment of recurrent herpes simplex, - suppression of recurrent herpes simplex
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to pale yellow colored, round film-coated, biconvex tablets with beveled edges, debossed with 'X' on one side and '48' on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 pack
- 40 pack
- 56 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient famciclovir
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: FLOVIR 125 famciclovir 125 mg tablets blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Famciclovir is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster infection in adult patients who commence therapy within 72 hours of the onset of rash. Greatest benefit occurs if the drug is started within 48 hours. Efficacy has not been demonstrated in patients less than 50 years of age, although the occasional younger patient with severe herpes zoster may benefit from therapy with famciclovir. Herpes zoster infection is generally a milder condition in younger patients. Famciclovir is also indicated for the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. Famciclovir is also indicated for suppression of recurrent genital herpes. Famciclovir is also indicated in immunocompromised patients for:- treatment of uncomplicated herpes zoster, - treatment of recurrent herpes simplex, - suppression of recurrent herpes simplex
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to pale yellow colored, round film-coated, biconvex tablets with beveled edges, debossed with 'X' on one side and '48' on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 pack
- 40 pack
- 56 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient famciclovir
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
Brand name
(ARTG)
: FLOVIR 125 famciclovir 125 mg tablets blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Famciclovir is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster infection in adult patients who commence therapy within 72 hours of the onset of rash. Greatest benefit occurs if the drug is started within 48 hours. Efficacy has not been demonstrated in patients less than 50 years of age, although the occasional younger patient with severe herpes zoster may benefit from therapy with famciclovir. Herpes zoster infection is generally a milder condition in younger patients. Famciclovir is also indicated for the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. Famciclovir is also indicated for suppression of recurrent genital herpes. Famciclovir is also indicated in immunocompromised patients for:- treatment of uncomplicated herpes zoster, - treatment of recurrent herpes simplex, - suppression of recurrent herpes simplex
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to pale yellow colored, round film-coated, biconvex tablets with beveled edges, debossed with 'X' on one side and '48' on the other side
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 25 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
- 10 pack
- 40 pack
- 56 pack
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient famciclovir
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems
