Valclovir 500 Mg

Valclovir 500 Mg

Valclovir 500 Mg is the brand name for valacyclovir, an antiviral drug used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses.In adults, it’s prescribed for shingles (herpes zoster), cold sores around the mouth, and to help lessen the effects of genital herpes.

In children, Valclovir 500 Mg’s used to treat cold sores (in kids over 12) and chicken pox (in children over age 2).Valtrex is not a cure for herpes, but it can help reduce your symptoms by slowing the growth and spread of the virus.The drug can decrease herpes pain and itching, help sores heal, and prevent new sores from forming.

Drug = Valaciclovir

Strength = 500 Mg

Manufacturer = Cipla Ltd.

How To Take

Take Valclovir 500 Mg in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Valclovir 500 Mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

The tablet should be swallowed with a sufficient amount of fluid (e.g. one glass of water)

Dosage

Valclovir 1000 Mg Tablet

Valclovir 500 Mg Tablet

Side Effects

Feeling sad or empty

Tiredness

Irritability

Trouble sleeping

Chest pain

Cough

Fever

Headache

Lower back or side pain

Shortness of breath

Decrease in frequency of urination

Diarrhea

Warning

Alcohol:-It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Valclovir 500 mg Tablet.

Pregnancy:-Valclovir 500 Mg Tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.

Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

Lactation:-Valclovir 500 Mg Tablet is safe to use during lactation. Human studies have shown that either the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in significant amount or is not expected to cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving:-Valclovir 500 Mg Tablet may make you feel dizzy, sleepy, tired, or decrease alertness. If this happens, do not drive.

Kidney:-Valclovir 500 Mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Valclovir 500 Mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine to lower the side effects on the kidney.

Liver:-Valclovir 500 Mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Valclovir 500 MgTablet is recommended.

Uses

Valclovir 500 Mg is used for the treatment of cold sores (herpes simplex labialis), a condition characterized by small, painful ulcers around the border of the lips.

Valclovir 500 Mg is used to treat genital herpes which is a sexually transmitted viral infection caused by herpes simplex virus. It may be used for the treatment of an initial episode of genital herpes as well as to prevent outbreaks of the infection.

Valclovir 500 Mg is used in the treatment of herpes zoster infection (shingles). The infection is characterized by a painful rash with blisters and burning. It occurs in patients who have had chickenpox in the past. It may also be used to prevent shingles in patients who are susceptible to it, e.g., HIV-infected patients who have had close contact with a person having an active shingles infection.

Valclovir 500 Mg is used for the treatment of chickenpox, which is an infection caused by the Varicella Zoster virus. It may also be used to prevent chickenpox in patients who are susceptible to it, e.g., HIV-infected patients who have had close contact with a person having an active chickenpox infection.