Valaciclovir
- Antiviral against herpes viruses
- Helps reduce outbreaks and symptoms
- Once-daily option for prevention
Product Information
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Dr. C. Muñoz Parada
General Medicine Doctor | REG: 30/4626091
Claudia Muñoz Parada is a licensed family medicine physician, specializing in primary care, pediatrics, and aesthetic medicine.
Description
Valaciclovir is an antiviral medication (virus-fighting medicine) used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses. It is a prodrug of aciclovir, meaning your body converts it into its active form (aciclovir) after taking it. Aciclovir works by interfering with the virus’s ability to copy its DNA (blocks viral replication), effectively stopping it from multiplying and spreading.
Valaciclovir is primarily used to treat and prevent herpes simplex infections, including cold sores and genital herpes, shingles (herpes zoster) or eye infections caused by herpes. It is especially helpful in reducing pain, duration, and recurrence of symptoms.
This medicine helps reduce the severity of outbreaks and can shorten healing time. When used as a preventive treatment, it lowers the number of recurrences and can make flare-ups less severe. It starts to work quickly (within 1–1.5 hours after intake), and because it’s taken orally, it’s convenient and easy to use. Many people benefit from its long-lasting action with relatively few side effects.
Valaciclovir does not cure herpes, but it makes living with the virus more manageable by limiting its impact on daily life.
General Information
Valaciclovir is an antiviral medicine used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, such as cold sores, genital herpes, and shingles.
It treats herpes simplex (oral and genital), herpes zoster (shingles), eye infections from herpes, and prevents CMV infection after organ transplants.
Your body turns it into aciclovir, which stops the virus from making more copies of itself by blocking viral DNA replication.
Typical doses are 500 mg–1,000 mg one to three times per day depending on the condition. Your doctor may adjust this.
It starts working within 1 to 1.5 hours after taking it.
Take it as soon as you remember. If it's nearly time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Don’t double up.
Safety & Side Effects
Common ones include headache, nausea, and stomach discomfort. Rarely, it may cause dizziness, confusion, allergic reactions, or kidney issues.
You should not use it if you are allergic to valaciclovir or aciclovir.
Some medicines, like cimetidine or probenecid, may increase its effect. Always inform your doctor of other medications.
Only if clearly necessary. Your doctor will weigh the risks and benefits. Use caution during breastfeeding.
Yes, in moderation. There’s no direct interaction, but stay hydrated and avoid alcohol if feeling unwell.
Usage & Administration
Take the tablet with or without food and with water. Always follow the dosage prescribed.
Keep in a dry place below 25°C. Keep out of reach of children.
It can be taken with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, take it with a meal.
You can crush and mix it with a little water or soft food if swallowing is difficult.
Ordering & Delivery
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