Famciclovir (Generic) Rx
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$0.37
per tablet
Famciclovir (Generic) Rx
$0.37
per tablet
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$0.36
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Usually ships the same weekday before 3pm CT with veterinary approval.
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Requires veterinary authorization.
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Your pet's veterinarian will provide directions for use.
What are Famciclovir Tablets for Cats?
- Famciclovir is a prescription antiviral drug called a nucleoside analog DNA polymerase inhibitor.
- It works by preventing viruses from reproducing their DNA and further lowering their ability to spread within the body.
Why do cats use Famciclovir?
- Famciclovir is used in cats to stop the replication of the feline herpesvirus and help reduce symptoms associated with the disease.
- If your cat has been diagnosed with feline herpesvirus, your veterinarian may prescribe an antiviral medication for treatment such as Famciclovir.
What else should I know about Famciclovir?
- Famciclovir can be used to control herpesvirus infections in cats, but it does not cure them.
What problems could my cat have with Famciclovir?
- Famciclovir is usually well tolerated by cats.
How do you use Famciclovir?
- It is best to give Famciclovir without food, but follow your veterinarian's directions for your cat.
What is in Famciclovir?
- Famciclovir is an antiviral drug called a nucleoside analog DNA polymerase inhibitor.
- Famciclovir prevents viruses from reproducing their DNA and lowers their ability to spread within the body.
Will I get what I see in the picture?
- Famciclovir is sold as an FDA approved generic drug. Brand may vary from order to order and variation to variation. We are unable to guarantee which brand will be available at the time of order shipment.
Is it important for my cat to finish all of the Famciclovir?
- Cats may use Famciclovir for different lengths of time. Please consult your veterinarian if you have any questions.
Review Summary
30 total reviews
Rated 4.83 out of 5 stars
100% of respondents would recommend this to a friend
Ratings Distribution
27 5 star reviews
1 4 star reviews
2 3 star reviews
0 2 star reviews
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Most Liked Positive Review
50% less than the animal hospital pharmacy
My cat, Maximus, has feline herpes. The opthamologist at the animal hospital prescribed Famcilovir which was very expensive but I found it for half the price at VetRxDirect. The infection was cleared up in 10 days. It was a pleasure doing business with your staff who contacted the animal hospital, filled and shipped the medication within a couple of days. I highly recommend VetRxDirect to all my friends and pet owners.
Most Liked Negative Review
Famciclovir: mixed results on feline upper resp
Trying this for the first time on a feline upper resp infection, getting mixed results - it seems to be effective on some aspects of the problem, but not others. Two days to go on Rx, so we'll see if the next 48 hrs (4 tabs) do the trick or not. If it doesn't, I CANNOT honestly say that Famciclovir "didn't work," all I CAN say is that my cat may have a resistance to it or have a different "bug" than this product is intended to treat.
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Great deal
From undisclosedComments about Famciclovir (Generic)Much better price than my local pharmacy -
Larger tablets
From undisclosedComments about Famciclovir (Generic)Product did not work as intended. Large pills. Not so easy to push down kitty's mouth -
Famciclovir Tablets
From Fort Smith, ARComments about Famciclovir (Generic)Great choice for my cat. -
Would always buy
From NewYorkComments about Famciclovir (Generic)I break it up into quarters for my kitty. -
Works well against feline rhinovirus every time
From Asheville, NCComments about Famciclovir (Generic)Since rhinovirus cannot be cured permanently, I keep a stock of this antiviral on hand for when my cat comes down with a cold. The symptoms begin to disappear after about a day. The dosage my vet prescribes is 1/2 tablet daily, but even a half tab is kind of large. So I put it in a gelatin capsule to administer, which is easier for me to hold securely while I put it the cat's mouth. Usually takes about 6 days for the cold to go away. The key is to start giving it to the cat the same day I see him start sneezing, instead of waiting a couple more days. It works very well every time. -
Seems to be working
From AtlantaComments about Famciclovir (Generic)Vet recommended this for my cat who she thinks might have feline herpes. His sneezing/stuffy nose has gone away... so seems to be working! -
Famciclovir for feline Herpes in the eyes
From Dallas, TX, USAComments about Famciclovir (Generic)I have a 14 year old male cat who has probably always had herpes in the upper respiratory system. He's always had issues, but only in the last year got symptomatic in the eyes bad enough for me to seek medical help. He was getting huge globs of reddish discharge with irritation of the eye, the lids sticking together from the discharge, I was constantly having to clean his eyes out. He was also having discharge from his nose and had hearing loss. He got a scratched cornea from dried discharge that he rubbed onto his eyeball and that was expensive to treat. The vet prescribed 1/2 250 mg tablet of the Famciclovir twice a day. She said if it was herpes (didn't do a test, just prescribed the meds because she said she was pretty sure it was herpes), I'd see an improvement within a couple of days and I did. His eye is much better, looks normal, and he takes the 1/2 a pill twice every day (will be forever). Works well with no side effects that I see. It's not hard to pill this cat with this medicine, apparently it doesn't taste bad. He would eat it if it wasn't a pill. If your cat is hard to pill, I suspect you could mash it into his food. The only draw back is that the pills from vetrxdirect are coated and not scored so breaking in half is difficult and mashing into food will be hard. The pills I got from the vet were scored and not coated so they were easier to deal with but much more expensive. -
Feline Herpes - BIG helper
From North CarolinaComments about Famciclovir (Generic)Butch has feline herpes and when he has a bad flare-up this really helps him get over it quickly. I always keep this on hand and you can't beat the price. -
50% less than the animal hospital pharmacy
From Manhattan, New York, NY, USAComments about Famciclovir (Generic)My cat, Maximus, has feline herpes. The opthamologist at the animal hospital prescribed Famcilovir which was very expensive but I found it for half the price at VetRxDirect. The infection was cleared up in 10 days. It was a pleasure doing business with your staff who contacted the animal hospital, filled and shipped the medication within a couple of days. I highly recommend VetRxDirect to all my friends and pet owners. -
Saved me a lot of money and helped my cat!
From Danvers, MAComments about Famciclovir (Generic)My cat recently suffered from some type of viral infection that affected one of her eyes to a point that the inner lid had become badly inflamed. The medicine recommended turned out to be very expensive thorough the local pharmacy so I decided to see if there was anything online. To my surprise, I found this medicine at a fraction of the cost (over 50%). While kitty's eye cleared up several days later, I still was ordered to use a week of the new medicine. So far so good. The part I really liked was the ability of the people at VetRxdirect to work with my cat's vet and get authorization. Thanks so much
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Q & A
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Could you please provide the full ingredient list for Famciclovir (Generic) 250mg tablets??
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Famciclovir is sold and dispensed as a human-labeled, FDA-approved generic drug. The size, shape, and color of generic medications often vary between the brands. The brand of this medication may vary from order to order and variation to variation. We are unable to guarantee which brand will be available at the time of order shipment.
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Can you tell me if this medication xylitol or sugar alcohols??
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Famciclovir is a prescription medication approved for use in humans and used extra-label to treat herpesvirus infections in cats and horses. None of the formulations of famciclovir that we currently have in stock (125mg, 250mg, and 500mg) contain either xylitol or sugar alcohols.
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Do you sell it without a prescription??
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Famciclovir is only available with a valid prescription from your veterinarian. Please consult your veterinarian to determine if famciclovir is an appropriate therapy for your pet.
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How much does one pack cost??
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Famciclovir tablets are sold individually. The price per tablet is listed on the product page.
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Can a cat take Famciclovir and tylosin together??
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According to Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, there are no known drug interactions between Famciclovir and Tylosin. Please consult with your veterinarian with any further questions or concerns regarding these medications and your cat.
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Is one of the side effects of this medication diarrhea??
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Side effects of Famciclovir in animals are not fully documented. Famciclovir is documented as having diarrhea as a side effect in human use. You should contact your veterinarian regarding your specific case to ensure that proper treatment of any conditions or symptoms is not delayed to ensure the best outcome for your animal.
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After my cat finishes his Famciclovir;and the herpes virus probably will or will not return???or may not b as bad as was before givn Famciclovir.???What im asking is will him taking Famciclovir help with future outbreaks????
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Famciclovir is typically used for outbreaks. The medication can be given long term, but will need to have lab work monitored. Please consult your veterinarian regarding any further questions or concerns regarding using this medication long term.
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Is it possible to coat the pill in butter before administering it, without filling the effects? My kittens are very defensive when it comes to taking medications and we are hoping this might help.?
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According to the package insert, this medication can be taken with or without food. For additional questions regarding this medication you should contact your veterinarian.
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How palatable is the taste to a cat, if crushed and administered in soft food? Would it be easier to try it transdermal if available? My herpes cat also has stomatitis and is extremely sensitive regarding his mouth. Anytime I can avoid pilling or giving liquid or his not getting a dose on a day he doesn't want to eat, that's the best thing.?
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The famciclovir tablets can be either split or crushed and mixed with a small amount of wet food to make them more palatable. Famciclovir is currently not available in a transdermal formulation. Please contact your veterinarian with any further questions or concerns about your cat’s medications and how they are administered.
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Can a cat take famciclovir and baytril together??
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There are no known interactions between famciclovir and baytril. Prior to initiation, please ask your cat's veterinarian on whether your cat should take both of these products at the same time.
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