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How Safe Is Famciclov 500mg For Herpies?
Taking Famciclovir 500mg for herpies. It is prescribed to take 3 pills by mouth at first sign of outbreak. I have had 2 breakouts in the last month and have taken a total of 6 pills (2 doses). My last dose taken was 5 days ago. My breakout has moved from one leg to the other. Should I take another dose? Is it safe?
Wed, 23 Jul 2014
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Welcome to HCM,
As you are having recurrent herpes infection which should be managed properly. The herpes virus will remain dormant in the nerve root ganglion, whenever there is a decreased immunity this will activate and produce the symptoms.
I would suggest you to follow
1.Take antiviral drugs, three times a day for atleast 7 days.
2.Apply Calamine lotion on the lesions
3.NSAIDs like Ibuprofen to reduce the pain.
4.Multi vitamins, once daily for 30 days.
Thank you.
Welcome to HCM,
As you are having recurrent herpes infection which should be managed properly. The herpes virus will remain dormant in the nerve root ganglion, whenever there is a decreased immunity this will activate and produce the symptoms.
I would suggest you to follow
1.Take antiviral drugs, three times a day for atleast 7 days.
2.Apply Calamine lotion on the lesions
3.NSAIDs like Ibuprofen to reduce the pain.
4.Multi vitamins, once daily for 30 days.
Thank you.
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