i was told it was gicen because of chicken pox in the past chicken pox is a from of herpes i was told is that true?
Can Famciclovir be used if dont have Herpes or HIV but just chicken pox?
- Posted:
- 10 Dec 2010 by tonguilu01
- Topics:
- hiv infection, famciclovir, antibiotic
Details:
Answers (1)
suzanne6610 Dec 2010
Yes, what you have been told is true. Famciclovir is an antiviral drug. Famciclovir can be used to treat chicken pox, which is caused by a virus from the herpes family called varicella-zoster
Famciclovir is also used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles.
For more information see
http://www.drugs.com/mtm/famciclovir.html
http://www.drugs.com/enc/chickenpox.html
Search for questions
Still looking for answers? Try searching for what you seek or ask your own question.
Similar questions
HIV Infection - my husband tested hiv+ a couple of weeks ago. he's had a lot of dental treatment?
... done so he probably got it from there. he didnt have any further tests done yet, so we still dont know his cd4 yet or anything. im devastated. i ...
5 answers • 5 Nov 2009 • 
How long after commencing Valacyclovir does shingles become non-contagious?
With Christmas coming on Thurs., I'm worried about spreading shingles/chicken pox to my family. The initial symptoms (pain) started Wed/Thurs ...
1 answer • 23 Dec 2009 •
Entocort EC & Chicken Pox?
Has anybody been in the position of being on the Entocort EC and have a grandchild with a mild form of chicken pox as far as exposure??? What is the ...
1 answer • 26 Mar 2010 •
When I was a child, I believe that I had one chicken pox. Should I still receive the shot?
1 answer • 18 May 2010 •
I'm in SE Asia where they do not have Zostavax for shingles in people over 60 who have had chicken?
... pox. But my doctor said that Varilrix will accomplish the same thing. Can you confirm this?
1 answer • 2 Oct 2010 •