VALACICLOVIR belongs to the class of antiviral medication which 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). VALACICLOVIR does not cure herpes but instead does not allow the infection to spread and treat its symptoms.
VALACICLOVIR contains valacyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. VALACICLOVIR 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, slowly leading to the viral infection clearing up.
VALACICLOVIR is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Your dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to VALACICLOVIR. Sometimes, you may experience headaches, dizziness, feeling sick (nausea or vomiting), diarrhoea, and skin sensitivity to sunlight. Most of these side effects of VALACICLOVIR are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Consume only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. Do not take VALACICLOVIR if you are allergic to VALACICLOVIR, valacyclovir, or any of its ingredients. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, 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. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking VALACICLOVIR as a dose adjustment may be required.
Herpes zoster skin infection(shingles)
VALACICLOVIR contains Valacyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. VALACICLOVIR 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, slowly leading to the viral infection's clearing up.
Do not take VALACICLOVIR if you are allergic to VALACICLOVIR or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor about all other OTC medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. If you have kidney disease or kidney transplant, heart problem or history of heart problem, have HIV/AIDS, are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, VALACICLOVIR should be taken with caution and only if a doctor prescribes you. VALACICLOVIR may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking VALACICLOVIR so please get up gradually. Also, do not drive a car or operate machinery requiring concentration as VALACICLOVIR may cause dizziness. Please do not take VALACICLOVIR if you have ever developed a rash due to fever. Use protection while having sexual intercourse to avoid the transfer of genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease) to your partner. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking VALACICLOVIR as a dose adjustment may be required. Drink plenty of fluid as VALACICLOVIR can cause dehydration and kidney damage.
Drug-drug interactions: This medicine 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: VALACICLOVIR 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 VALACICLOVIR.
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).
No interaction was found. However, it is advisable not to take or limit alcohol as a precautionary measure.
Please consult the doctor. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies on pregnant women. Your doctor will prescribe only if the benefits outweigh the risks.
Consult your doctor; there is no substantial research yet on using VALACICLOVIR in breastfeeding/nursing mothers.
VALACICLOVIR can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.
VALACICLOVIR should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
VALACICLOVIR should be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
VALACICLOVIR should not be given to children below the age of 12 years.
Herpes zoster(shingles): Herpes zoster is a viral infection that causes a painful rash that causes red skin rashes and burning. The virus lives in your nervous system for years before causing Herpes. It can appear on your face, neck, torso, and one side of the body. It can occur in and around the eyes, also known as ophthalmic herpes zoster. Antiviral medicines can help in the treatment of shingles(Herpes Zoster). Caused by the Varicella-Zoster virus.