Elovax One Dose 500mg 3 Tablets – Famciclovir (S3)

Elovax One Dose is an antiviral medicine used to treat recurrent outbreaks of cold sores in adults 18 years of age and over who have a normal immune system (the body system which fights against harmful bacteria, viruses and fungi).

Active ingredient:
Famciclovir 500mg

Do not take Elovax One Dose if you have a problem with your body’s immune system, which helps to fight off infections. Your pharmacist will refer you to your doctor in that case.

Do not take Elovax One Dose if you have an allergy to:

• Famciclovir, the active ingredient
• Penciclovir, a related antiviral medicine
• Any of the other ingredients of Elovax One Dose (refer to pharmacist, manufacturer or Consumer Medicines Information sheet, CMI)

Some of the symptoms of an allergic reaction may include:

• Shortness of breath, wheezing or difficulty breathing
• Swelling of the face, lips, tongue or other parts of the body
• Rash, itching or hives on the skin

Before you start to take it

Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are over 50 years of age, or if you have:

• A problem with your body’s immune system, which helps to fight off infections
• A problem with your kidneys
• Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart problems, liver problems or other medical conditions
• Signs of an infection other than your cold sore

Tell your pharmacist or doctor if you are pregnant, intend to become pregnant or if you are breast-feeding.

Store your tablets in a dry place where the temperature stays below 30°C.