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Valcosign 500 Tablet Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

VALACYCLOVIR-500MG

Uses:

Treatment of Herpes zoster skin infection(shingles).

Medicinal Benefits:

Valcosign 500 Tablet contains Valacyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. Valcosign 500 Tablet 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

Valcosign 500 Tablet 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, Valcosign 500 Tablet 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, Valcosign 500 Tablet 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 Valcosign 500 Tablet, 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, Valcosign 500 Tablet 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 Valcosign 500 Tablet without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Valcosign 500 Tablet, 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 Valcosign 500 Tablet include diarrhoea, headache, feeling dizzy, itching, rash, nausea or vomiting. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Take Valcosign 500 Tablet 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 Valcosign 500 Tablet 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 Valcosign 500 Tablet on your own.

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

Valcosign 500 Tablet 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, Valcosign 500 Tablet prevents the occurrence of CMV infection and disease after organ transplant.

Although Valcosign 500 Tablet 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, Valcosign 500 Tablet 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. Valcosign 500 Tablet should be given for 5 days and as advised by the doctor.

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

Your doctor will recommend a low dose of Valcosign 500 Tablet since you are elderly and have a kidney problem. During the day, you must drink plenty of water regularly while taking Valcosign 500 Tablet 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.