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)
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Treatment of shingles : The usual dose is 1000 mg (one 1000 mg tablet or two 500 mg tablets) three times a day for 7 daysTreatment 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