Valtrex 500 Mg, Antiviral - 10 Tablets

Product Name

• Valtrex 500 Mg, Antiviral, Reduce Viral Infections - 10 Tablets

Scientific Name

• Valacyclovir 500 Mg Tablets

Category Of Valtrex 500 Mg Tablets

• Antiviral Drugs

Mechanism Of Action Of Valacyclovir

• Valacyclovir is rapidly and almost completely converted to acyclovir
• Acyclovir is an antiviral that acts by interfering with viral DNA polymerase to inhibit DNA replication via chain termination

Therapeutic Indications Of Valtrex 500 Mg Tablets

• Valtrex can be used to:

1. Treat shingles (in adults)
2. Treat HSV infections of the skin and genital herpes (in adults and adolescents over 12 years old). It is also used to help prevent these infections from returning.
3. Treat cold sores (in adults and adolescents over 12 years old)
4. Prevent infection with CMV after organ transplants (in adults and adolescents over 12 years old)
5. Treat and prevent HSV infections of the eye that continue to come back (in adults and adolescents over 12 years old)

Method Of Administration Of Valtrex 500 Mg Tablets

• Always take this medicine exactly as your doctor has told you. You should check with your doctor or pharmacist if you are not sure.
• The dose that you should take will depend on why your doctor has prescribed Valtrex for you. Your doctor will discuss this with you.
• Take this medicine by mouth.
• Swallow the tablets whole with a drink of water.
• Take Valtrex at the same time each day.
• Take Valtrex according to instructions from your doctor or pharmacist
• Doses may be changed in special conditions so always follow your doctor's or pharmacist's instructions.
• If you take more than you should, talk to a doctor or go to the hospital straight away.
• If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember it unless it is nearly time for your next dose.
• Do not take a double dose (two doses at the same time) to make up for the forgotten dose.

Undesirable Side Effects Of Valtrex 500 Mg Tablets

• Although the following side effects are not common in everyone, some patients may complain from:

1. Headache
2. Feeling sick
3. Dizziness
4. Vomiting
5. Diarrhea
6. Skin reaction after exposure to sunlight (photosensitivity).
7. Rash
8. Itching (pruritus)

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Precautions While Taking Valtrex 500 Mg Tablets

• If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant, or are planning to have a baby, ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking this medicine.
• Your doctor will discuss the possible risks and benefits of using this medicine during pregnancy and breast-feeding

Non-Pharmacological Treatments & Advice To Strengthen Your Immunity

• We must acknowledge that the body’s immune system develops and strengthens as a result of care throughout different stages of life, which begins as early as the fetal stage. There are ways to boost immunity:

1. Proper nutrition: eat well-balanced meals
2. Consume immune-boosting foods such as antioxidants and probiotics. Also, some supplements like Sambune Capsules & C-Ronz 1000, Vitamin C With Zinc will be helpful
3. Stay physically active
4. Get adequate sleep
5. Avoid/ minimize stress
6. Avoid smoking
7. Stay up-to-date with vaccines
8. Follow all personal hygiene and infection prevention protocols including frequent hand washing, practice physical distancing, follow all hygiene procedures for cooking, and disinfect your home (particularly common surfaces) regularly.
9. Monitor your body temperature by a thermometer, for example Microlife Ear Thermometer or Beurer Thermometer

Warnings & Special Precautions while Taking Valtrex 500 Mg Tablets

• Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Valtrex if:

1. You have kidney problems
2. You have liver problems
3. You are over 65 years of age
4. Your immune system is weak

• Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medications including over-the-counter non-prescription medicines, prescription medicines, herbal supplements, vitamins, and supplements.

Storage Conditions Of Valtrex 500 Mg Tablets

• Store below 25°c
• Don’t refrigerate
• Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
• Store in the original package to protect from moisture.
• Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the box/blisters/label. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month.

Normal Ranges

• The average normal oral temperature is 98.6°F (37°C).
• A rectal temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature.
• An ear (tympanic) temperature is 0.5 F (0.3 C) to 1 F (0.6 C) higher than an oral temperature.

For More Information About Valacyclovir

• Ask your physician or pharmacist
• Visit SFDA website
• Visit Medscape at Information About Valacyclovir
• Visit Drugs.com at Information About Valacyclovir
• Visit DrugBank at Information About Valacyclovir