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Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

VALACYCLOVIR-500MG

Uses:

Treatment of Herpes zoster skin infection(shingles).

Medicinal Benefits:

Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's contains Valacyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's is used in treating viral infection by preventing the multiplication of viruses in human cells. As a result, this stops the proliferation of viruses and produces new viruses, slowing the clearing up of the viral infection.

FAQs

Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's is used to treat viral infections. It plays a vital role in treating cold sores (an inflamed blister in or near the mouth caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus), genital herpes (A common sexually transmitted infection marked by genital pain and sores), and herpes zoster (a viral infection that causes a painful rash).

No, Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.

No, Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's should not be taken if you have HIV (Human Immuno Deficiency Syndrome). It can increase the risk of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (blood clot formation in small blood vessels).

If you miss a dose of Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.

No, Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's does not cure herpes infection. Instead, it reduces pain and itching caused due to it and prevents a new sore formation.

Do not stop taking Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's, you may experience confusion, fever, mental state changes, or severe muscle stiffness. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending upon your disease condition.

The side effects of Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's include diarrhoea, headache, feeling dizzy, itching, rash, nausea or vomiting. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Take Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.

Take Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's for as long as it is advised by your doctor. The dose and duration will depend on the cause of illness and your body reacts to the treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions and do not stop taking Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's on your own.

Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's is effective if the used in dose and for the exact duration as advised by your doctor. If you discontinue Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's before completing the treatment, your symptoms may recur.

Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's is not an antibiotic or a corticosteroid. It is an antiviral medicine and acts against viruses. It is effective against herpes simplex virus (cold sores, chickenpox, and genital herpes), cytomegalovirus (CMV) and varicella-zoster virus (shingles). Also, Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's prevents the occurrence of CMV infection and disease after organ transplant.

Although Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's reduces the chances of transmitting the infection to your partner, the possibility of transmission still exists. Therefore, you should practice safe sex by using condoms. However, if you have genital sores or blisters, you should not have sex.

Yes, Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's can be given to children aged between 2 years to 18 years for chickenpox. For best results, the treatment should begin within 24 hours of the appearance of the rash. Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's should be given for 5 days and as advised by the doctor.

If you accidentally take excess of Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's, contact your doctor or go to a nearby hospital immediately. The symptoms of Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's overdose include confusion, feeling sick (nausea), vomiting, hallucinations, agitation, decreased consciousness, and coma.

Your doctor will recommend a low dose of Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's since you are elderly and have a kidney problem. During the day, you must drink plenty of water regularly while taking Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's to reduce the side effects which can affect the kidney or nervous system. Your doctor will closely monitor you for signs of any side effects such as feeling confused, agitated or unusually sleepy, or drowsy. If you experience any of these effects, contact your doctor immediately.