{"product_id":"famciclovir-500mg-3-tabs-cold-sores","title":"Famciclovir 500mg 3 tabs Cold Sores Pharmacist Only","description":"\u003cp\u003eFamciclovir 500mg 3 tabs Cold Sores\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1\u003eDreading that familiar cold sore tingle?\u003cbr\u003eAsk your pharmacist about APOHEALTH Famciclovir Once.\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"subheading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat is it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike many other OTC cold sore treatments that require repeated doses or applications, APOHEALTH Famciclovir Once can treat a cold sore outbreak with a single dose of 3 tablets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"subheading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow does it work?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAPOHEALTH Famciclovir Once contains the active ingredient Famciclovir 500mg, an antiviral that works by reducing the ability of the virus to reproduce, shortening the duration of the outbreak and helping to relieve cold sore symptoms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"subheading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhen do I take it?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor adults 18 years of age and over, take all 3 tablets as a single dose as soon as possible after first symptoms (tingling, itching, burning) or signs (redness, swelling) of a cold sore appearing, as recommended by a pharmacist.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you suffer from recurrent outbreaks of cold sores, you may wish to consider having a pack of APOHEALTH Famciclovir Once on hand in your medicine cabinet so that you can act quickly. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if APOHEALTH Famciclovir Once is right for you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"subheading\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eIs there a cure for cold sores?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCold sores are typically caused by the herpes simplex virus. After infection the virus stays in the body for life, lying dormant in nerve cells. Unfortunately, there is no known cure for cold sores which can recur at any time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon triggers of cold sores to be aware of include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStress or tiredness\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExposure to the sun, cold or wind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFever or illness, such as a cold\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry chapped lips or skin trauma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMenstrual periods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDon’t let cold sores hold you back, treat them in a single dose with APOHEALTH Famciclovir Once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"bottom\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"textPack\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDon’t let cold sores hold you back, treat them in a single dose with APOHEALTH Famciclovir Once.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"packshot\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.famciclovir.co.nz\/images\/packshot.png\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"disclaimer\"\u003eAPOHEALTH Famciclovir Once, Pharmacist Only Medicine, for the treatment of recurrent cold sores. Always read the label. Use only as directed. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional. Arrotex Pharmaceuticals (NZ) Ltd, Wellington.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"girl\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.famciclovir.co.nz\/images\/girl.png\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"PWR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48874974216384,"sku":null,"price":26.9,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0004\/7012\/2557\/files\/399C825C-D41A-4978-87B3-4C6F54F77371.png?v=1787483045","url":"https:\/\/pakurangapharmacy.co.nz\/products\/famciclovir-500mg-3-tabs-cold-sores","provider":"Pakuranga Pharmacy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}