Valcivir 500mg Tablet

Valcivir 500mg Tablet contains Valacyclovir as its active ingredient. It is an antiviral medication effective against Herpes simplex, Varicella zoster, and Cytomegalovirus. Herpes simplex virus causes cold sores with painful ulcers around the mouth. Varicella zoster infection results in blisters over the skin. Cytomegalovirus infection produces flu-like symptoms along with skin rashes and swollen lymph glands. Do not use this medicine if you are allergic to Acyclovir, Valacyclovir, or any other ingredients in Valcivir 500mg Tablet. Before starting treatment, inform your doctor if you have liver or kidney disease, as dose adjustment may be necessary. Notify your doctor if you are aged 65 years or above or have a weakened immune system. Discontinue Valcivir 500mg Tablet if you develop rashes with fever, lymph node inflammation, elevated liver enzyme levels, or eosinophilia (increased WBC count). During daily use of this tablet, practise safe sex to prevent transmission of genital herpes infection to your partner.

Valcivir 500mg Tablet is used in the treatment of the following : Shingles, Herpes infection of the skin, eyes, and genitals. Cytomegalovirus in organ transplant patients. Prevent infection relapse. Prevent cold sore.

Valcivir 500mg Tablet is a prodrug that gets converted into a substance called acyclovir. Acyclovir blocks an important enzyme that the virus needs for replication. By restricting the replication of the virus, Valcivir 500mg Tablet helps to control and reduce the symptoms of herpes, such as painful sores or blisters.

Take the Valcivir 500mg Tablet as your physician advises. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition. Only stop taking the tablet if your doctor advises you to stop.

Side effects are unwanted symptoms caused by medicines. Even though all medicines cause side effects, not everyone gets them. Serious Anaphylaxis (life-threatening allergic reaction) Swelling of the lips, face, neck, and throat Angioedema (difficulty in breathing) Collapse in blood pressure Skin rashes (with or without blisters) or itchy Oedema DRESS (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) syndrome Fever, flu Common Sickness Dizziness Vomiting Diarrhea Photosensitivity (skin reaction after exposure to sunlight)

Kidney patients should cautiously get injected with Valcivir 500mg Tablet. Dose adjustments will be suggested to child and kidney patients. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose. Consuming plenty of water or fluid throughout the day while on the treatment with tablets is advised to avoid side effects that affect the nervous system and kidneys. Discuss with your doctor if you have undergone organ transplantation before commencing the treatment with Valcivir 500mg Tablet is advised. Avoid having sex if you have genital sores or blisters.