Valcivir 500Mg Tablet

Valcivir 500Mg Tablet falls under a category of drugs known as antiviral. This medication is used to treat infections such as genital herpes, cold sores in children at least 12 years of age and shingles in adults. It also treats chickenpox in children who are 2 years of age.

On using this medication you may experience side effects such as headache, stomach pain, dizziness, drowsiness, hallucinations, mental and mood disorders such as agitation, seizures, skin rash, difficulty with speech, kidney disorders and nausea. Seek medical help on experiencing any reaction. Discontinue usage if you have fever, weakness, skin paleness, bloody diarrhoea, swelling of body parts and abnormal bleeding.

Before using this medication tell your doctor if: you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Valcivir 500Mg Tablet, you are allergic to any food or medicine or substance, you are taking any medications, you have kidney disorders, you have HIV or weak immune system, you are pregnant or are nursing a baby.

The dosage is fixed by the doctor taking into consideration your previous medical records and the current condition. The usual dose in adults for treating herpes simplex labialis is 2 g orally every 12 hours in doses of 2.

• Herpes Labialis

• Genital Herpes

• Herpes Zoster Infections

• Headache

• Nausea

• Vomiting

• Rash

• Dizziness

• Diarrhoea

• Itching

• Photosensitivity

• Is It safe with alcohol?

  It is generally safe to consume alcohol with Herpival 1000mg tablet.

• Are there any pregnancy warnings?

  This medicine is extremely unsafe to be used during pregnancy. Studies carried out on humans and animals have shown significant adverse effects on the foetus. Doctor consultation is recommended in such cases.

• Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

  Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

• Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

• Does this affect kidney function?

  Caution to be advised in patients with impaired renal function.

• Does this affect liver function?

  There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Valcivir 500Mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

• Valamac 500Mg Tablet

  Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd

• Herpival 500Mg Tablet

  KLM Laboratories Pvt Ltd

• Zimivir 500Mg Tablet

  Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd

• Are there any missed dose instructions?

  If you miss a dose of Valacyclovir, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

The phosphorylation of Valcivir 500Mg Tablet occurs by viral thymidine kinase to the acyclovir triphosphate. This is then inhibited by herpes replication of viral DNA. A competitive inhibition of the viral DNA polymerase also takes place.

• Ques : What is Valcivir 500Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Valcivir 500Mg Tablet is a medication which has Valaciclovir as an active element present in it. This medicine performs its action by stopping the growth and multiplication of virus. Valcivir 500Mg Tablet is used to treat conditions such as Herpes simplex labialis (Cold Sores), Genital Herpes, Herpes Zoster Infection (Shingles), etc.

• Ques : What are the uses of Valcivir 500Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Valcivir 500Mg Tablet is a medication, which is used for the treatment and prevention from conditions such as Herpes simplex labialis (Cold Sores), Genital Herpes, and Herpes Zoster Infection (Shingles). Apart from these, it can also be used to treat condition like Chickenpox. The patient should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using Valcivir 500Mg Tablet to avoid undesirable effects.

• Ques : What are the Side Effects of Valcivir 500Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Valcivir 500Mg Tablet is a medication which has some commonly reported side effects. These side effects may or may not occur always and some of them are rare but severe. This is not a complete list and if you experience any of the below-mentioned side effects, contact your doctor immediately. Here are some side effects of Valcivir 500Mg Tablet which are as follows: Feeling sad or empty, Tiredness, Irritability, Trouble sleeping, Chest pain, Cough, Fever, Headache, Lower back or side pain, Shortness of breath, Decrease in frequency of urination, and Diarrhea. It is a list of possible side-effects which may occur due to the constituting ingredients of Valcivir 500Mg Tablet .

• Ques : What are the instructions for storage and disposal Valcivir 500Mg Tablet?

  Ans : Valcivir 500Mg Tablet should be kept in a cool dry place and in its original pack. Make sure this medication remains unreachable to children and pets. The patient should consult a doctor for its further uses and side effects and should inform the doctor about any ongoing medications and treatment before using to avoid undesirable effects. It is a prescribed medication.