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Valkon 1000 Tab 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).
Valkon 1000 Tab contains valacyclovir, which works by preventing the multiplication of viruses in human cells, stopping the proliferation of viruses and producing new viruses.
Sometimes, you may experience side effects like headaches, dizziness, feeling sick (nausea or vomiting), diarrhoea, and skin that is sensitive to sunlight. Most of these side effects do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Do not give Valkon 1000 Tab if you are allergic to Valkon 1000 Tab, valacyclovir, or any of its ingredients. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Use protection while having sexual intercourse to avoid the transfer of genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease) to your partner.
Valkon 1000 Tab is an antiviral drug that is primarily used to treat herpesvirus infections. The detailed uses of Valkon 1000 Tab are as follows:
Caution
Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Valkon 1000 Tab. But intake of alcohol with Valkon 1000 Tab may damage your liver. So intake of Valkon 1000 Tab should be avoided with Valkon 1000 Tab.
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Valkon 1000 Tab is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether Valkon 1000 Tab will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. Hence, the intake of Valkon 1000 Tab should be only if prescribed and under medical supervision.
Consult your doctor
Valkon 1000 Tab is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether Valkon 1000 Tab will pass through the milk in breastfeeding women or not. Hence, Valkon 1000 Tab should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor and under medical supervision.
Unsafe
Valkon 1000 Tab can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.
Caution
Valkon 1000 Tab to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of liver disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Caution
Valkon 1000 Tab to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of kidney disease. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Unsafe
Valkon 1000 Tab should not be given to children below the age of 12 years.
Caution
Valkon 1000 Tab should be taken with caution in patients with heart problems. Therefore, please inform your doctor before using Valkon 1000 Tab.
Caution
Valkon 1000 Tab should be given with caution in elderly patients due to an increased risk of side effects. Please consult your doctor before using Valkon 1000 Tab.
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Drug-Drug interactions: Valkon 1000 Tab may have an interaction with medication containing iodine, blood thinners (aspirin), NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen), anti-biotics (amoxicillin), anti-allergy medications (cetirizine), beta-blockers (metoprolol), Vitamin B12, Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3).
Drug-Food Interactions: Valkon 1000 Tab interacts with non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Also, alcohol consumption and drinks containing caffeine should not be taken along with Valkon 1000 Tab.
Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have or had renal dysfunction or disease, hemodialysis (a procedure where a dialysis machine and a special filter called an artificial kidney, or a dialyzer, are used to clean your blood), and organ transplant, Immunodeficiency, bone marrow transplantation, and Neutropenia (lower-than-normal levels of neutrophils).
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