Valacyclovir Tablets
Utilized to target viral replication, formulated to alleviate viral infection symptoms and to mitigate active viral outbreaks.
Strengths: 500 · 1000mg
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Medicine details
- Alternative names
Valtrex
- Therapeutic class
Antiviral
- Pharmacological class
Nucleoside analogue
- Contraindications
hypersensitivity to valaciclovir
- Precautions and warnings
maintain adequate hydration; use with caution in renal impairment
- Minor side effects
headache; nausea
- Moderate side effects
dizziness; abdominal pain; vomiting
- Dosage forms
Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
Oral use
- Prescription status
POM
- Manufacturer
GSK
- Onset Time
24–48 hours
- Duration
8–12 hours
- Storage instructions
Keep in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.
- Drug interactions
nephrotoxic drugs
- Age restrictions
Dose adjustment required for elderly.
Serious side effects
renal failure — requires immediate medical attention; anaphylaxis — requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Utilized to target viral replication, formulated to alleviate viral infection symptoms and to mitigate active viral outbreaks.
Mechanism of action
Valaciclovir is an antiviral prodrug that is converted to acyclovir, which inhibits herpes virus DNA polymerase, preventing viral genome replication.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Use only if benefits outweigh risks. Breastfeeding: Acyclovir is excreted in milk; exercise caution.
Valacyclovir Tablets
Utilized to target viral replication, formulated to alleviate viral infection symptoms and to mitigate active viral outbreaks.
Editorial Notes
- Active ingredient(s): Valaciclovir
- Listed indication(s): Herpes Zoster, Herpes Simplex, Genital Herpes
Usually available as
- 36 tablets - 500 mg1217-500-mg-14441
- 24 tablets - 1000 mg1217-1000-mg-14435