Țară: Australia
Limbă: engleză
Sursă: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)
famciclovir, Quantity: 500 mg
Alphapharm Pty Ltd
Famciclovir
Tablet, film coated
Excipient Ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose; sodium starch glycollate; hyprolose; silicon dioxide; magnesium stearate; purified water; titanium dioxide; lactose monohydrate; hypromellose; macrogol 4000
Oral
3 tablets, 14 tablets, 56 tablets, 30 tablets
(S4) Prescription Only Medicine
FAMCICLOVIR MYLAN 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 is generally a milder condition in younger patients.. FAMCICLOVIR MYLAN is also indicated for the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older.. FAMCICLOVIR MYLAN is also indicated for suppression of recurrent genital herpes.. FAMCICLOVIR MYLAN is also indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in immunocompetent adult patients.. FAMCICLOVIR MYLAN is also indicated in immunocompromised patients for:. - treatment of uncomplicated herpes zoster. - treatment of recurrent herpes simplex. - suppression of recurrent herpes simplex.
Visual Identification: White, oval shape, biconvex, film coated tablet, debossed with ,"FAM 500" on one side and "G" on other side.; Container Type: Blister Pack; Container Material: PVC/PVDC/Al; Container Life Time: 36 Months; Container Temperature: Store below 25 degrees Celsius
Licence status A
2010-03-10
EZOVIR FOR SHINGLES _famciclovir_ CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET This leaflet answers some common questions about EZOVIR. It does not contain all the available information. It does not take the place of talking to your doctor or pharmacist. The information in this leaflet was last updated on the date listed on the final page. Some more recent information on the medicine may be available. YOU SHOULD ENSURE THAT YOU SPEAK TO YOUR PHARMACIST OR DOCTOR TO OBTAIN THE MOST UP TO DATE INFORMATION ON THE MEDICINE. Those updates may contain important information about the medicine and its use of which you should be aware. All medicines have risks and benefits. Your doctor has weighed the risks of you taking EZOVIR against the benefits it can provide. IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS ABOUT TAKING THIS MEDICINE, TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST. KEEP THIS LEAFLET WITH THE MEDICINE. You may need to read it again. WHAT EZOVIR IS USED FOR EZOVIR is an antiviral medicine that is used to treat shingles in adults and adolescents. Shingles is a condition that is caused by a herpes virus called varicella zoster, the same virus that causes chicken pox. The virus can become active again in the body, even after many years, resulting in shingles. The main symptom is a rash that can cause pain, burning and blisters. Although EZOVIR does not cure the viral infection, it helps to relieve the symptoms and shorten their duration. The best results are obtained if the medicine is started as soon as possible after the first symptoms begin to appear. ASK YOUR DOCTOR IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHY THIS MEDICINE HAS BEEN PRESCRIBED FOR YOU. Your doctor may have prescribed it for another reason. EZOVIR is only available with a doctor's prescription. It is not addictive. This medicine is not recommended for use in children under 12 years of age. BEFORE TAKING EZOVIR _WHEN YOU MUST NOT TAKE IT_ DO NOT TAKE EZOVIR IF YOU HAVE AN ALLERGY TO: • famciclovir, the active ingredient • penciclovir, a related antiviral medicine • a Citiți documentul complet
AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT INFORMATION FAMCICLOVIR MYLAN _Famciclovir _ 1 NAME OF THE MEDICINE Famciclovir. 2 QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION Each tablet contains 125 mg, 250 mg or 500 mg of famciclovir as the active ingredient. Famciclovir Mylan tablets contain lactose monohydrate. For the full list of excipients, see SECTION 6.1 LIST OF EXCIPIENTS . 3 PHARMACEUTICAL FORM Famciclovir Mylan 125 mg - white, oval shape, biconvex, film coated tablet, debossed with “FAM 125” on one side and “G” on other side. Famciclovir Mylan 250 mg - white, oval shape, biconvex, film coated tablet, debossed with “FAM 250” on one side and “G” on other side. Famciclovir Mylan 500 mg - white, oval shape, biconvex, film coated tablet, debossed with “FAM 500” on one side and “G” on other side. 4 CLINICAL PARTICULARS 4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS FAMCICLOVIR MYLAN 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. • the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. • suppression of recurrent genital herpes. • treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in immunocompetent adult patients. FAMCICLOVIR MYLAN is also indicated in immunocompromised patients for: • treatment of uncomplicated herpes zoster • treatment of recurrent herpes simplex • suppression of recurrent herpes simplex 4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION Famciclovir Mylan is intended for oral administration. Famciclovir can be taken without regard to meals (see SECTION 5.2 PHARMACOKINETIC PROPERTIES - EFFECT OF FOOD ). Famciclovir – PRODUCT INFORM Citiți documentul complet