Prescription TPA

Generic name

Famciclovir

Treatment

Infection

Category

Antivirals

Sub category

Per-os

Preservative agents
Composition
  • Famciclovir
Format

125 / 250 / 500 mg tablets

Dosage

According to the clinical guidelines

Covered by RAMQ?

Yes

Remarks
  • Interaction with probenecid and raloxifene.
  • Consider to discontinue breastfeeding or to discontinue the drug, taking into account the importance of the drug to the mother.
  • Caution for patients > 65 years or patients with impaired renal function.
  • Patient must stay hydrated.
Age according to official indications

18 years

Age according to clinical data

18 years

References

Compendium des produits et Spécialités pharmaceutiques 2021 (CPS)
www.e-therapeutics.ca

Pediatric & Neonatal Dosage Handbook 2020, LexiComp
www.uptodate.com

DrugDex 2021, IBM MicroMedex Web applications
www.micromedexsolutions.com

Rx Vigilance Santé 2021
vigilance.ca/dosages-pediatriques-medicaments-rxvigilance


Amélie Ganivet, optométriste
Cynthia Théberge, pharmacienne