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Basic InformationFamciclovir is an antiviral drug used in veterinary medicine predominantly to treat cats suffering from feline herpes virus and FHV (feline viral rhinotracheitis). Famciclovir itself is not active in either humans or cats; it is metabolized to an active form, penciclovir. Although there is still some debate about how cats absorb and use this drug, there have been some very persuasive studies that show that famciclovir can be useful to treat cats with clinical disease due to FHV-1. FHV is an upper respiratory infection caused by feline herpesvirus 1. It also is called feline influenza and feline coryza. This is a very serious disease and one that is highly contagious, especially among young kittens. If left untreated, FHV will result in death from pneumonia in most cases. Veterinary Medicine Uses for FamciclovirEarly onset signs of FHV in cats will typically include loss of appetite, coughing, wheezing, sneezing, nasal discharge, conjunctivitis, and fever. Secondary bacterial infections like sinusitis and empyema can also develop after some time. Ocular problems, such as corneal ulcers, keratitis, and corneal sequestra also can develop. If a cat becomes infected at an early age, the risk of FHV causing permanent damage to the nasal and sinus tissue is substantially higher. Like many other drugs in veterinary medicine, this drug is not FDA-approved for use in animals and is not available from a veterinary pharmaceutical manufacturer. Instead, it is compounded by a compounding pharmacy. Potential Side-Effects of FamciclovirWhile Famciclovir is appropriate for use in cats, it is a potent drug and some patients can experience side-effects, the most common of which are nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, and low-grade fever. Administering the medication with food can help offset stomach upset. Be sure to discuss any side effects with your veterinarian immediately. Famciclovir is a relatively new drug and there is minimal information available about its side effects. This drug was well tolerated by cats in two recent studies. Drug Interactions with FamciclovirProbenicid can increase the levels of the active form of famciclovir. Precautions for Using FamciclovirTreatment with Famciclovir should be avoided in patients with a known allergy or hypersensitivity to the medication. It also should be avoided in cases in which the patient suffers from acute renal-failure or liver disease. Since the extent of Famciclovir's excretion into a nursing animal's milk is unknown, use of this drug in pregnant or nursing animals should occur only when the benefits outweigh the risks. Keep this and all drugs out of the reach of children. Famciclovir is a prescription drug and should be used according to your veterinarian's directions. It should only be given to the animal for which it was prescribed. Do not give this medication to a person. Different strengths or dosage forms of famciclovir can have different storage requirements. Read the label or ask your pharmacist for the storage requirements of the prescription you receive. Dosage and Administration of FamciclovirFamciclovir is administered orally through several formulations including oral tablets, capsules, pastes, and suspensions. This medication is available only with a prescription from a licensed veterinarian. Due to the intense nature of FHV and feline herpesvirus, it is very important to follow the prescribed directions as precisely as possible. It is equally vital to complete the full course of treatment for the medication to work as intended. Failure to do so will increase the risk of relapse. Give this medication to your pet exactly as your veterinarian prescribes. If you miss giving your pet a dose of famciclovir, give the next dose as soon as you remember or, if it is close to the next scheduled dose, return to the regular schedule. Do not double dose to catch up. Famciclovir can be given with food. Wash your hands after administering this medication. If you suspect that your pet or another animal has been accidentally overdosed or has eaten this medication inadvertently, contact your veterinarian or the A.S.P.C.A.'s Animal Poison Control Center at 888.426.4435. Always have the prescription container with you when you take your pet for treatment. If you or someone else has accidentally ingested this medication call the National Capital Poison Center at 800.222.1222.
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This item requires prescription approval. Delivery TimeA badge for delivery times Medications ship separately. Delivery times may vary. In Stock FREE 1-3 day shipping over $49 We'll collect your pet's prescription information at Checkout. Frequently Bought TogetherAbout This ItemFamciclovir is a generic anti-viral used to treat symptoms of the herpes virus. Typically prescribed for humans, veterinarians often use to treat upper respiratory and ocular diseases in felines. Proudly sourced directly from the manufacturer or their approved distributor. Guaranteed genuine and backed by the manufacturer. Learn More About Famciclovir From Our Team of Experts Pet Lovers Also BoughtReviewsWrite a Review3.9 Rated 3.875 out of 5 stars 16 Reviews 88% Would recommend to a friend 16 Customer ReviewsBy catlady on Jul 30, 2022 THIS MED DOES WORKThis medicine does work but it is very contagious it can go from cat to cat. Once it clears up it can come back so best to keep meds on hand. I am only giving four stars as they keep raising the price it was just .43 and I have had to give to a few cats. For Cat people you can give a 1/2 tab at breakfast and still cut in quarter hide in the pate cat food it can go down without them knowing it always check that they got the meds if not save in refridg. The other 1/2 can give at dinner time make sure they get it and is not stolen from another cat. great and not smellyThese didn’t smell and lasted my power chewers about 20 min which is a huge plus. The little dogs still have their first ones that I sawed in 1/2 anyway but that’s ok, they are happy to just keep chewing. Didn’t upset my sensitive stomach dogs tummy. Hard to administer, not easy on stomachThis pill is hard to administer and is bitter to disguise in food without wasting the food and medicine (Ie kitty would only eat half of the wet food). I also think it’s too large. Wish they would make them smaller. I ordered the pill popper. Hopefully it will work but I would worry the big pills would make my kitty choke. Not a pleasant experience for my kitty and I dread putting my kitty through this experience 2xs/day. I also noticed that my kitty isn’t as motivated to eat his 2nd meal if the day and wonder if this is causing him nausea (one of the side effects). He appears much more lethargic after the first dose but does much better in the evening before the last meal and 2nd dose. Sometimes I wonder if it’s even worth it since 90% of all cats get feline herpes. Can they survive without Famciclovir? Anyway, I read the reviews that it kicks the URI, so hopefully this is worth it? I’m giving this a 3 for now since I’m undecided. By Sunshine on Aug 25, 2021 How to give cat a tabletMy foster rescue is on Famciclovir for 2 months now, but he has had Keratoconjunctivitis probably since kittenhood due to feline herpes. He's about 3 years old, chipper and playful. He has to take this big tablet 2x a day. Wanted to share my trick because so many cats need to deal with big tablets. Find a saucy wet food your cat likes. Must have sauce or juice to make it work. Mine settled for Fancy Feast Wild Salmon Primavera, not my first choice but hey - gotta get the meds in! Your cat may choose differently, but you need a soft wet sloppy food. Get a mortar and pestle and grind the tablet into dust. Seriously - no lumps. Mix the medical dust into the cat's food and stir well. It will be a hit or miss (try another flavor- Tuna Primavera worked for me), and I have had to withhold midday treats just so he would go back to the food, but it works. Your cat won't starve during the process, and will get the meds. Best wishes from Zen the Cat on The Mend! Works well enoughMy cat took this 3 times a day for 2 months . Eyes were def much better but as soon as she came off of it her eyes got much worse within days and now we are back to ground zero Mediocre ResultsAfter taking these pills (and they are large) two times a day for 21 days, our kitty Fawny did experience some relief from his upper respiratory issues (not complete relief) but 10 days after finishing the pills and he is back sneezing and itching. Not sure if it is as effective as we had hoped. By CheetosMeds on Jun 5, 2021 Good Meds for Cheap PriceLove the ability to buy for my cat at reasonable prices and fast delivery! By Rosethe on Nov 28, 2020 Rest Assured you received your shipment yesterday- only I haven't.SO confusing. I initially placed the RX order on Nov 13. Then after no communication for many days, I was notified that I needed to MAIL in the paper RX. Ok, I did that. Now I see the shipment notifications: "Your package is still on the way, but it's running late. Rest assured, your package is expected to arrive on November 27, 2020, and you'll be notified if there are any other delays. No action is needed from you at this time." Except the above message was sent to me on Nov 28. So I received it yesterday? Now I see on the tracking that it will be delivered on Nov 30, meanwhile Chewy is asking me "what I think" and to do a review on a package not yet delivered. I need a time machine to deal with all this. Seriously. By SAWinCA on Jan 11, 2021 Not reasonable for a catThe pills are large (about the size of a Tylenol) and would require cutting them in half if not thirds. One pill is hard enough to administer to a cat. Kicked the virus!One of our 4 cats had herpes/calici virus symptoms all summer long. The other 3 cats were battling the virus on their own without medication; however it hit 11 year old Merry very hard. 2 courses of antibiotics cleared the bacterial infection but the virus symptoms remained. Thankfully Famciclovir improved and then relieved him of all symptoms. We are almost finished with a 2 week course and he is symptom free and returning to normal. This is a God-send for him! Does Famvir need a prescription?Although famciclovir will not cure genital herpes or herpes zoster, it does help relieve the pain and discomfort and helps the sores heal faster. This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.
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How can I get prescription drugs?Your health care provider may give you a prescription in different ways, including: Writing a paper prescription that you take to a local pharmacy. Calling or e-mailing a pharmacy to order the medicine.
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