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Famciclovir for Herpes Zoster
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Famciclovir for Herpes Zoster
Famciclovir (Famvir - SmithKline Beecham) is now available in the USA for oral treatment of acute uncomplicated herpes zoster (shingles). The manufacturer claims that use of the drug reduces the duration of postherpetic neuralgia. Famciclovir is...more
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