VALACYCLOVIR contains a class of antiviral medication, valaciclovir, 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). VALACYCLOVIR does not cure herpes but instead does not allow the infection to spread and treat its symptoms.
VALACYCLOVIR contains valacyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. VALACYCLOVIR 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.
VALACYCLOVIR 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 VALACYCLOVIR. Sometimes, you may experience headaches, dizziness, feeling sick (nausea or vomiting), diarrhoea, and skin that is sensitive to sunlight. Most of these side effects of VALACYCLOVIR 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 VALACYCLOVIR if you are allergic to VALACYCLOVIR, 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. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking VALACYCLOVIR, as a dose adjustment may be required.
Herpes zoster skin infection(shingles)
VALACYCLOVIR contains Valacyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. VALACYCLOVIR 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.
Do not take VALACYCLOVIR if you are allergic to VALACYCLOVIR or 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, a heart problem or history of heart problems, have HIV/AIDS, are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, VALACYCLOVIR should be taken with caution and only if a doctor prescribes you. VALACYCLOVIR may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking VALACYCLOVIR so please get up gradually. Also, do not drive a car or operate machinery requiring concentration as VALACYCLOVIR may cause dizziness. Please do not take VALACYCLOVIR if you have ever developed a rash due to a 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 VALACYCLOVIR, as a dose adjustment may be required. Drinking plenty of fluid as VALACYCLOVIR can cause dehydration and kidney damage.
Drug-Drug interactions: VALACYCLOVIR 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: VALACYCLOVIR 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 VALACYCLOVIR.
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).
Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with VALACYCLOVIR. But intake of alcohol with VALACYCLOVIR may damage your liver. So intake of VALACYCLOVIR should be avoided with VALACYCLOVIR.
VALACYCLOVIR is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether VALACYCLOVIR will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. Hence, the intake of VALACYCLOVIR should be only if prescribed and under medical supervision.
VALACYCLOVIR is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether VALACYCLOVIR will pass through the milk in breastfeeding women or not. Hence, VALACYCLOVIR should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor and under medical supervision.
VALACYCLOVIR can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.
VALACYCLOVIR to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
VALACYCLOVIR to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
VALACYCLOVIR should not be given to children below the age of 12 years.
Herpes zoster(shingles): It is a viral infection that causes a painful rash that causes red skin rashes and pain, 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.