Biaxin (Clarithromycin Oral Suspension) and Famvir

• Generic Name: clarithromycin
• Dosage Forms: tablets, extended-release tablets, oral suspension
• Other Brand Names: Biaxin, Biaxin XL

• It is used to treat bacterial infections.
• It is used to prevent an infection in people with HIV.
• It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

• Generic Name: famciclovir
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Famvir

Famvir (famciclovir) is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus so that the body can fight off the infection. Famciclovir will not cure herpes, but it can lessen the symptoms of the infections.

Famvir is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles.

Famvir is sometimes used in people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) who develop herpes outbreaks around the mouth, genitals, or anal area.

Famvir may not be effective in treating your first episode of genital herpes, but may help prevent future episodes. Famciclovir also may not be effective in Black or African-American people with genital herpes, and may not be effective in any person with shingles (herpes zoster) affecting the eyes.

Famvir is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles.

There is no cure for herpes and famciclovir will not prevent you from developing symptoms in the future.