Valtrex 500Mg Tablets 10'S

Contain valaciclovir 500mg
belongs to a group of medicines called antivirals
works by killing or stopping the growth of viruses called herpes simplex (HSV), varicella zoster (VZV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV)

Valaciclovir in Valtrex Tablet works by killing or stopping the growth of the virus in the body, thus stopping the spread of infection and help you heal faster.

treat shingles (in adults)
treat HSV infections of the skin and genital herpes (in adults and adolescents over 12 years old). It is also used to help prevent these infections from returning.
treat cold sores (in adults and adolescents over 12 years old),treat and prevent HSV infections of the eye that continue to come back (in adults and adolescents over 12 years old)
prevent infection with CMV after organ transplants (in adults and adolescents over 12 years old)

Treatment of shingles : The usual dose is 1000 mg (one 1000 mg tablet or two 500 mg tablets) three times a day for 7 days
Treatment of HSV infections of the skin and genital herpes : The usual dose is 500 mg (one 500 mg tablet or two 250 mg tablets) twice a day. * For the first infection you should take Valtrex for five days or for up to ten days if your doctor tells you to.
To stop you being infected with CMV (Cytomegalovirus) : The usual dose is 2000 mg (two 1000 mg tablets or four 500 mg tablets) four times a day. * You should take each dose about 6 hours apart. * You will usually start taking Valtrex as soon as possible a

Ingredients

Valacyclovir 500mg

Indication

Cold Sores, Genital Herpes, Shingles (Herpes Zoster), Chickenpox

Route Of Administration

Oral

Suitable For

Adults

Gender

Unisex

Formulation

Tablet

Storage Temperature

Below 25°C

Country Of Origin

United Kingdom