Generic name

Famciclovir

Treatment

Infection

Category

Antivirals

Sub category

Per-os

Preservative agents

Composition

• Famciclovir

Format

125 / 250 / 500 mg tablets

Dosage

Consult clinical guides. See comments

Covered by RAMQ?

Yes

Remarks

• Interaction with probenecid and with raloxifene. 
Caution in patients over 65 years of age and patients with impaired renal function. 
Consider discontinuing breastfeeding while taking famciclovir. 
Advise the patient to stay well hydrated

Age according to official indications

18 years

Age according to clinical data

18 years