Description
What Are Valaciclovir 500mg Tablets?
Valaciclovir is an antiviral medication used to treat various herpes virus infections, such as genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles. It is also effective in preventing recurrent herpes outbreaks and used post-transplant to prevent cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection. Valaciclovir works by slowing the growth and spread of the herpes virus, helping the body fight the infection more effectively. The tablets come in a white tablet form and are taken orally with water. They should be taken at the first sign of an infection for the best results.
How Does Valaciclovir Work?
Valaciclovir 500mg Tablets are a medicine used to treat infections caused by viruses. They work by stopping the virus from multiplying and spreading. The active ingredient in Valaciclovir 500mg Tablets is valaciclovir. This belongs to a group of medicines called antivirals. It works by stopping the herpes virus from multiplying and spreading. When used to treat herpes, it can help to clear the infection and reduce the symptoms. Valaciclovir 500mg Tablets can also be used to prevent recurrent herpes infections in people who have had them before.
Directions
Valaciclovir 500mg Tablets should be used in accordance with the instructions provided by your doctor.
- It is usually taken twice a day, once in the morning and once in the evening.
- Swallow the tablet whole with a glass of water. Do not chew or break the tablet.
- The tablets can be taken with or without food. For best results, the tablets should be taken at the same time each day.
- If you are taking Valaciclovir 500mg Tablets to treat an outbreak of herpes, it is important to start taking it as soon as possible after you first notice symptoms.
- If it is your first outbreak, take the tablets for at least ten days even if your symptoms disappear sooner.
- If you are treating recurrent herpes, take one tablet twice a day for at least five days.
- If you miss a dose of Valaciclovir 500mg Tablets, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular schedule.
Ingredients
The active ingredient in Valaciclovir tablets is Valaciclovir hydrochloride.
The inactive ingredients are Crospovidone, Magnesium stearate, Povidone,Cellulose, Microcrystalline, Titanium dioxide, Macrogol among others.
