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VALACYCLOVIR-500MG
Cipla Ltd
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Apr-24
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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Cipla House, Peninsula Business Park, Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel, Mumbai-400013
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FAQs

No, Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.
No, Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's should not be taken if you have HIV (Human Immuno Deficiency Syndrome). It can increase the risk of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (blood clot formation in small blood vessels).
If you miss a dose of Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
No, Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's does not cure herpes infection. Instead, it reduces pain and itching caused due to it and prevents a new sore formation.
Do not stop taking Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's, you may experience confusion, fever, mental state changes, or severe muscle stiffness. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending upon your disease condition.

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Alcohol

Caution

Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's. But intake of alcohol with Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's may damage your liver. So intake of Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's should be avoided with Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. Hence, the intake of Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's should be only if prescribed and under medical supervision.

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Breast Feeding

Caution

Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's will pass through the milk in breastfeeding women or not. Hence, Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor and under medical supervision.

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Driving

Unsafe

Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.

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Liver

Caution

Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Kidney

Caution

Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.

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Children

Caution

Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's should not be given to children below the age of 12 years.

About Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's

Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's contains a class of antiviral medication, valaciclovir, used to treat viral infections. It plays a vital role in treating cold sores (an inflamed blister in or near the mouth caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus), genital herpes (A common sexually transmitted infection marked by genital pain and sores), and herpes zoster (a viral infection that causes a painful rash). Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's does not cure herpes but instead does not allow the infection to spread and treat its symptoms.

Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's contains valacyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's is used in treating viral infection by preventing the multiplication of viruses in human cells. As a result, this stops the proliferation of viruses and produces new viruses, slowly leading to the viral infection clearing up.

Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Your dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's. Sometimes, you may experience headaches, dizziness, feeling sick (nausea or vomiting), diarrhoea, and skin that is sensitive to sunlight. Most of these side effects of Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Consume only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. Do not take Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's if you are allergic to Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's, valacyclovir, or any of its ingredients. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Use protection while having sexual intercourse to avoid the transfer of genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease) to your partner. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's, as a dose adjustment may be required.

Uses of Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's

Herpes zoster skin infection(shingles)

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Medicinal Benefits

Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's contains Valacyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's is used in treating viral infection by preventing the multiplication of viruses in human cells. As a result, this stops the proliferation of viruses and produces new viruses, slowing the clearing up of the viral infection.

Directions for Use

Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's

  • Headaches
  • Feeling dizzy
  • Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)
  • Diarrhoea
  • Rash
  • Itching (pruritus)
  • Skin sensitivity to sunlight

Drug Warnings

Do not take Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's if you are allergic to Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's or its ingredients. Inform your doctor about all other OTC medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. If you have kidney disease or kidney transplant, a heart problem or history of heart problems, have HIV/AIDS, are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's should be taken with caution and only if a doctor prescribes you. Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's so please get up gradually. Also, do not drive a car or operate machinery requiring concentration as Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's may cause dizziness. Please do not take Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's if you have ever developed a rash due to a fever. Use protection while having sexual intercourse to avoid the transfer of genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease) to your partner. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's, as a dose adjustment may be required. Drinking plenty of fluid as Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's can cause dehydration and kidney damage.

Drug-Drug Interactions

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valacyclovirCidofovir
Critical
valacyclovirMetrizamide
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • IODINE
  • ASPIRIN
  • IBUPROFEN
  • NAPROXEN
  • AMOXICILLIN
  • CETIRIZINE
  • METOPROLOL
  • CHOLECALCIFEROL

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Avoid alcoholic beverages with Valcivir-500 Tablet 3's as they can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep.
  • Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
  • Include turmeric or yellow mustard in your diet to avoid constipation caused by antiviral drugs and increase the intake of fluids to stay hydrated.
  • Take enough Vitamin D and fresh air as it is known to improve the symptoms of herpes infection.

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