Famcimac 250 Tablet

ANTI INFECTIVES • Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs

⚠️ Schedule H/H1: Prescription required. Do not self-medicate.
⚠️ Clinical Warning: This medication requires periodic Liver/Kidney Function Tests (LFT/KFT). Consult your specialist.

1. Clinical Overview

Famcimac 250 Tablet is an antiviral medicine. It helps in treating viral infections like herpes labialis, herpes simplex virus infections, shingles, and genital herpes infection. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells and therefore helps in clearing the infection.Famcimac 250 Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule, to avoid overdose. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.Some side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, vomiting, nausea, fatigue, and fever. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

ManufacturerFormPack Size
Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdallopathystrip of 6 tablets

2. Side Effects

Possible side effects associated with Famcimac 250 Tablet:

  • Headache
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting
  • Nausea
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Stomach pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Skin rash

3. Drug Interactions

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4. Trusted Substitutes (Same Salt)

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