Contain valaciclovir 500mgbelongs to a group of medicines called antiviralsworks by killing or stopping the growth of viruses called herpes simplex (HSV), varicella zoster (VZV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV)
How To Use
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
