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October 28, 1994
                			
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				Famciclovir for Herpes Zoster
October 28, 1994 (Issue: 934)
				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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