valacyclovir
Used for Shingles
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Manufactured by various FDA-approved generic manufacturers.
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valacyclovir Uses, Side Effects, Interactions, Warnings & Dosing
What dosages is valacyclovir available in?
valacyclovir is available as 500 mg and 1000 mg oral tablet.
What is valacyclovir used for?
valacyclovir is an antiviral that is used to treat:
Chickenpox (varicella) in children ages 2 to 17 years old
Cold sores in people age 12 years and older
Genital herpes in adults
Shingles (herpes zoster) in adults
How does valacyclovir work?
valacyclovir is an antiviral medication. When valacyclovir gets absorbed into your body, it gets converted (changed) to acyclovir, another available antiviral medication.
valacyclovir works by preventing an important protein that’s used to make genetic material (DNA) from working in the herpes simplex virus and varicella zoster virus. By doing this, valacyclovir prevents the virus from making copies of itself and spreading.
How do I take valacyclovir?
valacyclovir is dosed as follows:
Cold sores
The typical dose is 2 grams by mouth twice daily (taken 12 hours apart) for 1 day.
Genital herpes
First outbreak: The typical dose is 1 gram by mouth twice daily for 10 days.
Repeated outbreaks: The typical dose is 500 mg by mouth twice daily for 3 days.
Outbreak prevention: The typical dosing range is 500 mg to 1 gram by mouth once daily, depending on the number of outbreaks you’ve had. For people who also have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), the typical dose is 500 mg twice daily.
Lower risk of transmission: The typical dose is 500 mg by mouth once daily.
Shingles
The typical dose is 1 gram by mouth 3 times daily for 7 days.
Chickenpox
Your child’s provider will determine their dose of valacyclovir based on your child’s body weight. The typical dose is 20 mg/kg by mouth 3 times daily for 5 days. The maximum recommended dose is 1 gram.
Your dose might differ if you have kidney problems.
Is it safe for me to take valacyclovir?
valacyclovir is a safe and effective treatment when used for FDA licensed indications. However, like all medications, they may give you unwanted side effects. You should always discuss potential side effects with your physician to ensure the medication is suitable and right for you. You should not use this medication if you have a hypersensitivity to valacyclovir (e.g., anaphylaxis), acyclovir, or any
component of the formulation.
valacyclovir Common Side Effects
valacyclovir Serious Side Effects
Serious side effects are rare with valacyclovir. Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
Blood clotting problems: headache, confusion, dizziness, fever, bleeding in your skin, bruising, tiredness, stomach pain, blood in urine, making less urine
Serious kidney problems: urinating less often than usual, swelling in your feet, ankles, or hands, unexplained weight gain
Effects of other drugs, drug classes and over-the-counter products on valacyclovir
Who makes valacyclovir?
Various FDA-approved generic manufacturers
Is valacyclovir safe in pregnancy?
It is not known if valacyclovir will harm your
unborn baby. You and your doctor will have to decide if you should take valacyclovir while you are pregnant or if you plan to become pregnant.
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