Valtrex
Valaciclovir tablets for shingles and herpes simplex infections. It stops the virus from multiplying by blocking its DNA.
- Category
- Antivirals
- Active ingredient
- Valaciclovir
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 500mg · 1000mg
Valtrex is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
Supply requirements for Valtrex depend on the medicine and destination. The fulfilment partner must confirm them before accepting an order.
Valtrex details
- Conditions
- Herpes Zoster · Herpes Simplex Virus Infections · Varicella
- Alternative names
- valacyclovir
- Therapeutic class
- Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Antiviral
- Known off-label uses
- cytomegalovirus prophylaxis
- Contraindications
- severe hypersensitivity to valacyclovir or acyclovir
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- fatigue; abdominal pain; diarrhoea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 24–48 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Probenecid; Cimetidine; Tenofovir
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations based on indication.
Serious side effects
thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, requires immediate medical attention; acute kidney injury, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Valaciclovir tablets for shingles and herpes simplex infections. It stops the virus from multiplying by blocking its DNA.
Mechanism of action
Rapidly biotransforms into acyclovir, which selectively terminates viral DNA chain elongation by blocking DNA polymerase.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: Suitability during pregnancy depends on the specific medicine and individual circumstances. Confirm with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use. Breastfeeding: Confirm breastfeeding suitability with a qualified clinician or pharmacist before use.
What you will receive
Valtrex names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Valaciclovir at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.