Famvir and Risperdal

• 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.

• Generic Name: risperidone
• Dosage Forms: tablets, orally disintegrating tablets, oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Risperdal, Perseris, Risperdal Consta, Risperdal Consta, Risperdal M-Tab

Risperdal (risperidone) is an antipsychotic medicine that works by changing the effects of chemicals in the brain.

Risperdal is used to treat schizophrenia in adults and children who are at least 13 years old.

Risperdal is also used to treat symptoms of bipolar disorder (manic depression) in adults and children who are at least 10 years old.

Risperdal is also used to treat symptoms of irritability in autistic children who are 5 to 16 years old.