Compare Famvir vs Zovirax

Compare Famvir

vs Zovirax

Compare Famvir to Zovirax. To make a decision about Famvir vs Zovirax, click here for a Medication Risk Map to help you select Famvir or Zovirax

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Uses of Famvir

Famvir is also known by the generic name Famciclovir

USES:
Famciclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. It treats shingles caused by herpes zoster. It also treats outbreaks of herpes simplex that cause cold sores around the mouth, sores around the anus, and genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks of genital herpes, famciclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes.

Famciclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Famciclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, famciclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections.

Uses of Zovirax

Zovirax is also known by the generic name Acyclovir

USES:
Acyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses. It treats cold sores around the mouth (caused by herpes simplex), shingles (caused by herpes zoster), and chickenpox.

This medication is also used to treat outbreaks of genital herpes. In people with frequent outbreaks, acyclovir is used to help reduce the number of future episodes.

Acyclovir is an antiviral drug. However, it is not a cure for these infections. The viruses that cause these infections continue to live in the body even between outbreaks. Acyclovir decreases the severity and length of these outbreaks. It helps the sores heal faster, keeps new sores from forming, and decreases pain/itching. This medication may also help reduce how long pain remains after the sores heal. In addition, in people with a weakened immune system, acyclovir can decrease the risk of the virus spreading to other parts of the body and causing serious infections.

Famvir and Zovirax Have 11 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects in Common

Critical Seriousness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Famvir and Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Hallucination - Hallucinations is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Famvir and Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Famvir and Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Famvir and Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Confused - Impaired Cognition is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Famvir and Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Famvir and Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Blood Platelets - Thrombocytopenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Famvir and Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - High Amount of Bilirubin in the Blood - Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Famvir and Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Famvir and Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Liver Problems - Jaundice is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Famvir and Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Rash - Skin Rash is a Life Threatening Side Effect of both Famvir and Zovirax.

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Famvir Has 2 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Zovirax

Critical Seriousness - Decreased Neutrophils a Type of White Blood Cell - Neutropenic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Yellowing of Skin or Eyes from Bile Flow Problems - Obstructive Hyperbilirubinemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax.

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Zovirax Has 19 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects Not Found in Famvir

Critical Seriousness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Bloody Urine - Hematuria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Any Disorder of the Brain - Encephalopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Coma is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Mental Disorder with Loss of Normal Personality & Reality - Psychotic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Delirium is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Seizures - Seizure Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Problems with Eyesight - Visual Changes is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Fever is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Difficulty Speaking - Dysarthria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Aggressive Behavior is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Kidney Failure - Renal Failure is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax.

Critical Seriousness - Swollen Lymph Nodes - Lymphadenopathy is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax.

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Famvir and Zovirax Have 0 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects in Common

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Famvir Has 2 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Zovirax

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax. Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Famvir but not Zovirax. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Famvir and Zovirax.

Zovirax Has 1 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects Not Found in Zovirax

Not Feeling Well - Malaise is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Zovirax but not Famvir. Click for a searchable interactive map of all Side Effects associated with Famvir and Zovirax.

Famvir and Zovirax Treat 11 Conditions in Common

Recurrent Genital Herpes - Recurrent Herpes Genitalis is treated by both Famvir and Zovirax.

Shingles - Herpes Zoster is treated by both Famvir and Zovirax.

Herpes Simplex Infection of Skin and Mucous Membranes - Recurrent Mucocutaneous Herpes Simplex is treated by both Famvir and Zovirax.

Prevent Shingles in Patients Without a Normal Immune System - Prevention of Herpes Zoster in Immunocompromised Patient is treated by both Famvir and Zovirax.

Genital Herpes - Herpes Genitalis is treated by both Famvir and Zovirax.

Cold Sore - Herpes Labialis is treated by both Famvir and Zovirax.

Prevent Recurrent Herpes Simplex Infection - Suppression of Recurrent Herpes Simplex Infection is treated by both Famvir and Zovirax.

Famvir has 1 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Famvir. Famvir Oral Contraindications (grouped by decreasing seriousness level) Contraindication Warnings Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Famvir.

Zovirax has 2 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Zovirax. Zovirax Oral Contraindications (grouped by decreasing seriouosness level) Relative Contraindications Dehydration - Extreme Loss of Body Water is a contraindication of Zovirax. Renal Disease - Kidney Disease is a contraindication of Zovirax.

Famvir - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Zovirax - Symptoms of overdose may include
change in the amount of urine, extreme tiredness, agitation, loss of consciousness, seizures.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.