ELOVAX is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster infection in adult patients who commence therapy within 72 hours of the onset of the rash. Greatest benefit occurs if the drug is started within 48 hours. Efficacy has not been demonstrated in patients less than 50 years of age, although the occasional younger patient with severe herpes zoster may benefit from therapy with famciclovir. Herpes zoster is generally a milder condition in younger patients. ELOVAX is also indicated in the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. ELOVAX is also indicated for suppression of recurrent genital herpes. ELOVAX is also indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in immunocompetent patients ELOVAX is also indicated in immunocompromised patients for: treatment of uncomplicated herpes zoster; treatment of recurrent herpes simplex; suppression of recurrent herpes simplex.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
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Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
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Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
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Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
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ELOVAX is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster infection in adult patients who commence therapy within 72 hours of the onset of the rash. Greatest benefit occurs if the drug is started within 48 hours. Efficacy has not been demonstrated in patients less than 50 years of age, although the occasional younger patient with severe herpes zoster may benefit from therapy with famciclovir. Herpes zoster is generally a milder condition in younger patients. ELOVAX is also indicated in the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. ELOVAX is also indicated for suppression of recurrent genital herpes. ELOVAX is also indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in immunocompetent patients ELOVAX is also indicated in immunocompromised patients for: treatment of uncomplicated herpes zoster; treatment of recurrent herpes simplex; suppression of recurrent herpes simplex.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Store in a Dry Place
Protect from Moisture
Store in Original Container
Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Store in a Dry Place
Store in Original Container
Protect from Moisture
Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White, round, film coated, biconvex, debossed with "FV" on one side and "250" on the reverse side
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Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
ELOVAX is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster infection in adult patients who commence therapy within 72 hours of the onset of the rash. Greatest benefit occurs if the drug is started within 48 hours. Efficacy has not been demonstrated in patients less than 50 years of age, although the occasional younger patient with severe herpes zoster may benefit from therapy with famciclovir. Herpes zoster is generally a milder condition in younger patients. ELOVAX is also indicated in the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. ELOVAX is also indicated for suppression of recurrent genital herpes. ELOVAX is also indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in immunocompetent patients ELOVAX is also indicated in immunocompromised patients for: treatment of uncomplicated herpes zoster; treatment of recurrent herpes simplex; suppression of recurrent herpes simplex.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Store in a Dry Place
Protect from Moisture
Store in Original Container
Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Store in a Dry Place
Store in Original Container
Protect from Moisture
Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White, round, film coated, biconvex, debossed with "FV" on one side and "250" on the reverse side
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We are currently experiencing issues with Medicines Information data. Images displayed may not be current, please refer to the CMI.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
ELOVAX is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster infection in adult patients who commence therapy within 72 hours of the onset of the rash. Greatest benefit occurs if the drug is started within 48 hours. Efficacy has not been demonstrated in patients less than 50 years of age, although the occasional younger patient with severe herpes zoster may benefit from therapy with famciclovir. Herpes zoster is generally a milder condition in younger patients. ELOVAX is also indicated in the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. ELOVAX is also indicated for suppression of recurrent genital herpes. ELOVAX is also indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in immunocompetent patients ELOVAX is also indicated in immunocompromised patients for: treatment of uncomplicated herpes zoster; treatment of recurrent herpes simplex; suppression of recurrent herpes simplex.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Store in a Dry Place
Protect from Moisture
Store in Original Container
Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Protect from Moisture
Store in a Dry Place
Store in Original Container
Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White, oval, film-coated tablet, bi-convex, bevelled edges, debossed with 'FV 500' on one side and plain on the reverse side
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We are currently experiencing issues with Medicines Information data. Images displayed may not be current, please refer to the CMI.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
ELOVAX is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster infection in adult patients who commence therapy within 72 hours of the onset of the rash. Greatest benefit occurs if the drug is started within 48 hours. Efficacy has not been demonstrated in patients less than 50 years of age, although the occasional younger patient with severe herpes zoster may benefit from therapy with famciclovir. Herpes zoster is generally a milder condition in younger patients. ELOVAX is also indicated in the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. ELOVAX is also indicated for suppression of recurrent genital herpes. ELOVAX is also indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in immunocompetent patients ELOVAX is also indicated in immunocompromised patients for: treatment of uncomplicated herpes zoster; treatment of recurrent herpes simplex; suppression of recurrent herpes simplex.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Store in a Dry Place
Protect from Moisture
Store in Original Container
Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Store in a Dry Place
Store in Original Container
Protect from Moisture
Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White, round, film coated, biconvex, debossed with "FV" on one side and "250" on the reverse side
Images are the copyright of Medicines Information Pty Ltd
We are currently experiencing issues with Medicines Information data. Images displayed may not be current, please refer to the CMI.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
ELOVAX is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster infection in adult patients who commence therapy within 72 hours of the onset of the rash. Greatest benefit occurs if the drug is started within 48 hours. Efficacy has not been demonstrated in patients less than 50 years of age, although the occasional younger patient with severe herpes zoster may benefit from therapy with famciclovir. Herpes zoster is generally a milder condition in younger patients. ELOVAX is also indicated in the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. ELOVAX is also indicated for suppression of recurrent genital herpes. ELOVAX is also indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in immunocompetent patients ELOVAX is also indicated in immunocompromised patients for: treatment of uncomplicated herpes zoster; treatment of recurrent herpes simplex; suppression of recurrent herpes simplex.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Store in a Dry Place
Protect from Moisture
Store in Original Container
Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Store in a Dry Place
Store in Original Container
Protect from Moisture
Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White, round, film coated, biconvex, debossed with "FV" on one side and "250" on the reverse side
Images are the copyright of Medicines Information Pty Ltd
We are currently experiencing issues with Medicines Information data. Images displayed may not be current, please refer to the CMI.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
ELOVAX is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster infection in adult patients who commence therapy within 72 hours of the onset of the rash. Greatest benefit occurs if the drug is started within 48 hours. Efficacy has not been demonstrated in patients less than 50 years of age, although the occasional younger patient with severe herpes zoster may benefit from therapy with famciclovir. Herpes zoster is generally a milder condition in younger patients. ELOVAX is also indicated in the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in adults and adolescents 12 years of age and older. ELOVAX is also indicated for suppression of recurrent genital herpes. ELOVAX is also indicated for the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores) in immunocompetent patients ELOVAX is also indicated in immunocompromised patients for: treatment of uncomplicated herpes zoster; treatment of recurrent herpes simplex; suppression of recurrent herpes simplex.
How to take it
The way to take this medicine is: Oral.
This medicine is taken by mouth.
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Store in a Dry Place
Protect from Moisture
Store in Original Container
Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.
Store below 30 degrees Celsius
Protect from Moisture
Store in a Dry Place
Store in Original Container
Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.
Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.
Visual appearance
White, oval, film-coated tablet, bi-convex, bevelled edges, debossed with 'FV 500' on one side and plain on the reverse side
Images are the copyright of Medicines Information Pty Ltd
We are currently experiencing issues with Medicines Information data. Images displayed may not be current, please refer to the CMI.
Do I need a prescription?
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.
You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.
Reporting side effects
You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.
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