Declomycin and Famvir

• Generic Name: demeclocycline
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Declomycin

Declomycin is a tetracycline antibiotic. It fights bacteria in the body.

Declomycin is used to treat many different bacterial infections, such as urinary tract infections, acne, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and others.

Declomycin may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• 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.