Valcivir - 500mg

This drug constitutes a generic name Valacyclovir, which is an antiviral drug mainly prescribed for the treatment of Herpes. It reduces the rate of growth of the herpes virus so that your body can fight against the infection. Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses in adults and children like genital herpes, cold sores, shingles and chicken pox. This medicine, however, will not cure the body from viruses but it will reduce the symptoms of the infection. Valacyclovir is sold under various trade names; some of them are Valtrex and Valcivir (manufactured by Cipla).       

Important information about Valacyclovir

Before taking Valacyclovir Herpes medicine (Valtrex, Valcivir) medicine, tell your doctor if you have HIV/AIDS, compromised immunity, kidney disease (or if you are on dialysis), or if you have had a kidney or bone marrow transplant. This medicine may be providing harm to your kidneys, and the effects get doubled when it is used with other drugs that also damage kidneys. You must tell your doctor in advance about all kinds of medicines which you are using. You must get the straightforward treatment with Valacyovio, if you even experienced first symptoms such as tingling, burning, or blisters. This medicine will not stop the herpes virus from influencing it in the body. This virus is very contagious and can spread from one person to other person even while taking Valacyovio.

It belongs to FDA pregnancy category B drug. It is not expected that it could harm an unborn baby while taken during the pregnancy. However, Herpes can pass into the baby from his/her mother at the time of pregnancy. If you are struggling with genital herpes, then it is extremely essential to prevent herpes lesions during pregnancy so that you do not have it at the time of child birth. This drug can pass into the breast milk of and may harm your nursing baby. Do not take this medicine without the permission of your doctor if you are breast feeding. 

Before taking Valacyovio

Do not take Valacyovio, if you are strictly allergic to it or acyclovir. Before taking Valacyovio, take care of all the above mentioned precautions and clear all the doubts about this medicine.     

Dosage Information

You should take Valacyclovir Herpes medication (Valtrex, Valcivir) strictly according to your doctor’s advice or according to the instructions labeled on the medicine itself. Do not alter the doses unless your doctor advices you to do so. Also, do not use the medicine after prescription period is over. Store all the medicine in a cool and dry place, far away from the reach of children. Take Valacyovio dose with or without food, or as directed by your physician. Take plenty of water with this medicine to ensure that your kidneys function properly. Herpes lesions must be kept dry and clean, you should wear loose cloths in order to prevent irritation in the lesions.

Note: Valacyovio dosage may depend on certain factors including age, sex, drug allergies, or seriousness of the condition among several other factors. Your dosage may determined by your physician after examining you properly.   

What if your miss a dose

You should take your medicine on the same time as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose of Valacyclovir for unforeseen reasons, then take it instantly, but avoid the use when next scheduled dose time is close.              

What if you overdose

In case of an overdose of Valacyclovir, contact your doctor or seek medication care on the immediate basis. Overdose of this medicine may cause decreased urination or no urination at all.

Things and activities to avoid

Valacyclovir will not help your body to remove Herpes virus. Chances of spreading virus will still remain same, if you are involving in unprotected sex, or getting contact with other people. So, avoid these activities. Also, make sure to not touch your eyes after touching the infected area. 

Side Effects

Some common side effects pertaining to Valacyclovir are nausea, stomach pain, headache, or dizziness. If these effects are persists or worsen, seek medical help right away.  In some rare cases, it can cause dangerous disorder that affects blood cells, kidney and other parts of the body, especially when you have a compromised immunity due to HIV, bone marrow transplant, or kidney transplant. Get immediate medical attention, if you are experiencing some serious side effects like extreme tiredness, slow/fast or irregular heartbeat, easy bruising or bleeding, new fever, bloody or dark urine, severe stomach or abdominal pain, jaundice, sudden vision changes, loss of consciousness, or seizures. The side effects mentioned are not only the ones, there may be some others. 

Interaction with other drugs

Some other drugs can interact with Valacyclovi, including ithium, methotrexate, pain or arthritis medicines, medicines for the treatment of ulcerative colitis, immunosuppressive drugs (used after organ transplant), IV antibiotics such as amphotericin B or others, other antiviral medicines such as adefovir, cidofovir or others, or cancer medicines. Let your doctor know in advance if you are using such medicines before starting the use of Valacyclovi.

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