What is VALTREX and what is it used for?
VALTREX is in the form of tablets containing 500 mg of valacyclovir. It is a member of the group of drugs used against viruses.
VALTREX is available in packages containing 10 tablets or 42 tablets.
VALTREX is used in the treatment of shingles infections. VALTREX accelerates the relief of pain by reducing the duration of pain due to shingles and the rate of occurrence in patients.
VALTREX is used in tissue laying the external body channels, such as the skin and the oral or genitals (mucous membranes) in the treatment of herpes simplex infections (including herpes (genital) located in the genitals).
VALTREX is used in the treatment of herpes.
VALTREX is used to prevent recurrent herpes simplex infections of the skin and mucous membranes (including herpes (including genital), which are located in the genitals.
When VALTREX is taken as a suppression treatment and combined with safer sex life, it reduces genital herpes transmission.
VALTREX is used to protect against Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and disease after organ transplantation. CMV prophylaxis with VALTREX reduces acute tissue rejection (in kidney transplant patients), opportunistic infections and other herpes virus infections (HSV (herpes simplex virus); VZV (varicella zoster virus)).
What are the Side Effects?
Like all medicines, there may be side effects in people who are sensitive to substances contained in VALTREX.
Stop using VALTREX if any of the following happens and report it to your doctor immediately or contact the emergency department of the nearest hospital to you.
Severe allergic reactions are rare. Signs of sudden development include the following findings:
These are all very serious side effects.
If you have one of these, you are allergic to VALTREX. You may need immediate medical attention or hospitalization.
Very common:can be seen in at least one in 10 patients.
Common: less than one in 10 patients, but more than one in 100 patients.
Uncommon: less than one in 100 patients, but more than one in 1,000 patients.
Infrequent: less than one in 1,000 patients.
Very infrequent: less than one in 10,000 patients.
Unknown: cannot be guessed by movement from the data at hand.
Very Common Side Effects
Common side effects
Uncommon side effects
Rare side effects
How is VALTREX Used?
Always use VALTREX as directed by your doctor. Consult your doctor or pharmacist if you are unsure.
VALTREX is used in the treatment of shingles infections;
VALTREX is used in the treatment of herpes simplex infections of the skin and mucous membranes (including genital herpes);
VALTREX is used in the treatment of herpes;
VALTREX is used in the prevention of recurrent herpes simplex infections of the skin and mucous membranes (including genital herpes); in the case of;
VALTREX is used in the reduction of genital herpes transmission;
VALTREX is used as a protection treatment for cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and disease after organ transplantation; in the case of;
Your doctor will adjust the dose according to the following conditions:
If you have any of the above, inform your doctor before using VALTREX.
Use in children
Since its effectiveness in children under 12 years of age has not been evaluated
Use in the elderly:
Use in the elderly:
In elderly people with kidney failure, your doctor may recommend a different dosing.
Special Use Cases
Kidney/Caribbean failure: If you have kidney failure, your doctor will adjust your dose based on the severity of your condition. If you have mild or moderate cirrhosis, dose adjustment is not required.
If you have an impression that the VALTREX effect is too strong or weak, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
VALTREX
What to Do in case of Overdose?
If you have used more than you should use VALTREX, talk to a doctor or pharmacist.
VALTREX is harmless unless overdoses are taken for several days. If you take a large number of tablets you can get nausea, vomiting or head response, agitation (exhibiting behaviour that is behaviourally and spiritually inconsistent), acute kidney failure, hallucination (exceptive), decreased consciousness, coma, coma, or you may experience an unusual sense of sleep.
What Should I Do When I Forgot to Use VALTREX?
If you forget to take VALTREX, take it as soon as you remember. However, if there is little time left until your next dose, skip the forgotten dose and take the next dose. Do not use 2 doses of VALTREX instead of the dose you forgot.
Do not take double doses to offset forgotten doses.
post Treatment For VALTREX Users
If you are considering stopping VALTREX treatment, consult your doctor first.
Things to consider before using VALTREX
Who Should VALTREX be Used by?
What Should People Using VALTREX Pay Attention to?
In addition to treatment with VALTREX, patients are advised to pay attention to a safer sex life. If you are using VALTREXet to prevent or treat genital herpes, or if you have had genital herpes in the past, it is recommended that you opt for safe sex, including condoms, to avoid transmitting your disease. If you have pain or fluff in the genital area, you should not have sex.
It is important to drink enough water when you start treatment, so do not be dehydrated.
If these warnings apply to you, even at any time in the past, please consult your doctor.
Food and Beverage Consumption with VALTREX
What are the foods and drinks that are inconvenient to be consumed with the specified medication? What should we eat or not eat?
Food and Beverage Consumption with VALTREX
What are the foods and drinks that are inconvenient to be consumed with the specified medication? What should we eat or not eat?
Is it Used During Pregnancy (Pregnancy) Period?
• VALTREX is not usually recommended for pregnant women. If you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant, do not use the drug without consulting your doctor.
The use of VALTREX in pregnancy should be considered only if the benefits of the drug to the mother are greater than the risk to the baby.
Can it be Used During Breastfeeding?
Consult your doctor or pharmacist before using the medicine.
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Can it be Used During Breastfeeding?
Vehicle and machinery use
There have been no studies measuring the effect of VALTREX on driving performance or the ability to drive machinery. VALTREX can affect your ability to drive. Make sure you are not affected before using a vehicle or machine.
Is It Used With Other Drugs?
Other drugs VALTREXin and VALTREX may also affect the activity of other drugs. Therefore, if you are taking any of the following medicines, inform your doctor before you start taking VALTREX:
As a result of combining mycophenolate mofetil, which is used as an immunosuppressive substance in organ transplant patients, VALTREX's benefit increases.
If you are currently taking any prescription or over-the-counter medications or have recently used them, please tell your doctor or pharmacist about them.
To download VALTREX prospectus as a PDF file here
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