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Microvir 250 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

FAMCICLOVIR-250MG

Uses:

Herpes zoster skin infection(shingles) and genital herpes.

Medicinal Benefits:

Microvir 250 Tablet contains famciclovir, which is an antiviral medication. It works by making viruses less active in the human body. Famciclovir works against herpes simplex viruses 1 and 2 (HSV-1 and HSV-2) viruses that cause oral or genital herpes.

FAQs

If you miss a dose of Microvir 250 Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

No, Microvir 250 Tablet does not cure herpes infection. Instead, it reduces pain and itching caused due to it and prevents a new sore formation.

Microvir 250 Tablet should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Abrupt stopping of this medicine may lead to resistance to other medications making the infection difficult to treat.

The overdose of Microvir 250 Tablet leads to an increased risk of side-effects that can be fatal sometimes. In people with kidney problems, it rarely leads to kidney failure on overdose. So, consult a doctor immediately if you accidentally overdose on this medicine.

Microvir 250 Tablet may cause dizziness. So, it would be best if you refrained from driving or operating heavy machinery that requires you to stay alert.

Famciclovir belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals. It works by preventing the replication of viral DNA that is necessary for viruses to multiply, thereby stops spreading of herpes virus in the body. Famciclovir is a "prodrug," that is converted to penciclovir in the body. Famciclovir does not cure or stop the spread of herpes. Famciclovir only relieves pain, itching, and also heals and prevents sores associated with herpes virus infections.