Report Abuse. It's not exactly a substitute but it's antiviral medication that is also used to help heal out breaks of herpes and viruses related to it like shingles. Also some people don't react well to acyclovir so Famvir can be used instead. LINDSEY S Â· 5 years ago.
No MRI takes more than 60 minutes. If doctors do not suggest MRI suggest then it will take 30 minutes to 45 minutes. So the question âHow Long Does an MRI Takeâ depends on the requirements of your doctor. If your radiologist has decided for an MRI of the brain plus further requirements, such as IACs (inner auditory canals), orbits or the CCJ (Cervical Cranial Junction), then the test may take 45 minutes.
Here are typical timelines for your scan: MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) scan times will take 30 to 40 minutes for the majority of scans. That is, brain, knee, spine and shoulder. However, if the study requires a contrast agent your scan time can be 50-60 minutes. Prostate and breast MRI scans take 60 to 80 minutes.