VALCIvir 500 Tablet
Manufacturer:
cipla ltd
Salt Composition: Valacyclovir (500mg)
Action Class: Antiviral Agents (Non-HIV)
Uses
Herpes labialis
Genital herpes infection
Herpes zoster
Genital herpes infection
Herpes zoster
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- SKU: valcivir-500-tablet-38006
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Product Description
VALCIvir 500 Tablet is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of herpes labialis, genital herpes infection, and herpes zoster infections. It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells and clears up the infection. VALCIvir 500 Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage. It may lead to a few common side effects like headache, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, itching (pruritus), and abdominal pain. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Key Benefits
In Herpes zosterHerpes zoster infection is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. VALCIvir 500 Tablet can shorten the length and severity of the infection. It is most effective if you start taking it as soon as possible after the rash appears. Keeping the immune system healthy is the best way to prevent it. Maintaining good hygiene is another way of preventing herpes zoster infection.
Side Effects
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common Side Effects :
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Headache
Increased liver enzymes
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
Common Side Effects :
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Headache
Increased liver enzymes
Nasopharyngitis (inflammation of the throat and nasal passages)
How To Use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. VALCIvir 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How It Works
VALCIvir 500 Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Safety Information & Precautions
Alcohol:
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with VALCIvir 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
VALCIvir 500 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
VALCIvir 500 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:
VALCIvir 500 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:
VALCIvir 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of VALCIvir 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine to lower the side effects on the kidney.
Liver:
VALCIvir 500 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of VALCIvir 500 Tablet is recommended.
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with VALCIvir 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy:
VALCIvir 500 Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding:
VALCIvir 500 Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Driving:
VALCIvir 500 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney:
VALCIvir 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of VALCIvir 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine to lower the side effects on the kidney.
Liver:
VALCIvir 500 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of VALCIvir 500 Tablet is recommended.
Quick Tips
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine. This helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
If you have genital herpes, use barrier methods (condoms) for contraception and avoid sexual contact while the sores are present.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine. This helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
If you have genital herpes, use barrier methods (condoms) for contraception and avoid sexual contact while the sores are present.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of VALCIvir 500 Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
