It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Valovir 500. Please consult your doctor.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Valovir 500 is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Valovir 500 is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
UNSAFE
Valovir 500 may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
CAUTION
Valovir 500 should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Valovir 500 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine to lower the side effects on the kidney.
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Valovir 500 is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Valovir 500 is recommended.
Medicine Overview of Valovir 500mg Tablet
Introduction
Valovir 500 is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of herpes labialis, genital herpes infection and herpes zoster infections. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells and clears up the infection.
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Uses of Valovir 500
Herpes labialis
Genital herpes infection
Herpes zoster
Side effects of Valovir 500
Common
Headache
Nausea
Abdominal pain
How to use Valovir 500
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Valovir 500 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Valovir 500 works
Valovir 500 is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
What if you forget to take Valovir 500?
If you miss a dose of Valovir 500, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
Quick Tips
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine. This helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
If you have genital herpes, use barrier methods (condoms) for contraception and avoid sexual contact while the sores are present.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.
May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.
Adult Dose
Oral
Herpes zoster (shingles)
Adult: 1 g tid for 7 days. Immunocompromised patients: Continue treatment for a further 2 days after crusting of lesio ... Show more
Child Dose
Herpes simplex infections of skin and mucous membranes; Genital herpes
Child: >12 yr: 500 mg bid for 3-5 days for recurrent episodes or up to 10 days ... Show more
Renal Dose
Herpes labialis
CrCl 30-49 mL/min: 1 g PO q12hr for 1 day
CrCl 10-29 mL/min: 500 mg PO q12hr for 1 day
CrCl <10 mL/min: 500 mg PO once
Herpes zo ... Show more
Contraindication
Hypersensitvity to valaciclovir, aciclovir.
Mode of Action
Valaciclovir is the L-valine ester of aciclovir. A prodrug, it is rapidly converted to aciclovir by intestinal and hepatic metabolism. Aciclovir inhib ... Show more
Precaution
Patient at risk of dehydration. Renal impairment. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling Avoid sexual intercourse when symptoms of genital herpe ... Show more
Side Effect
>10%
Headache (14-35%),Neutropenia (<18%),Elevated aspartate transaminase (AST) (2-16%),Nasopharyngitis (<16%),Nausea (6-15%),Elevated alanine transa ... Show more
Interaction
Increased risk of renal failure w/ nephrotoxic drugs (e.g. aminoglycosides, organoplatinum compounds, iodinated contrast media, methotrexate, pentamid ... Show more
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