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No, Valcivir-500 Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by the doctor. If you take it in more than the recommended dose, it might cause unpleasant side effects. If you think your symptoms are not improving, please consult your doctor.
No, Valcivir-500 Tablet should not be taken if you have HIV (Human Immuno Deficiency Syndrome). It can increase the risk of Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (blood clot formation in small blood vessels).
If you miss a dose of Valcivir-500 Tablet, take the missed dose as soon as you remember it. However, if it's almost time for the next dose, do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one.
No, Valcivir-500 Tablet does not cure herpes infection. Instead, it reduces pain and itching caused due to it and prevents a new sore formation.
Do not stop taking Valcivir-500 Tablet without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Valcivir-500 Tablet, you may experience confusion, fever, mental state changes, or severe muscle stiffness. Your doctor will probably decrease your dose gradually depending upon your disease condition.
Alcohol
Caution
Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Valcivir-500 Tablet. But intake of alcohol with Valcivir-500 Tablet may damage your liver. So intake of Valcivir-500 Tablet should be avoided with Valcivir-500 Tablet.
Pregnancy
Caution
Valcivir-500 Tablet is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether Valcivir-500 Tablet will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. Hence, the intake of Valcivir-500 Tablet should be only if prescribed and under medical supervision.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Valcivir-500 Tablet is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether Valcivir-500 Tablet will pass through the milk in breastfeeding women or not. Hence, Valcivir-500 Tablet should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor and under medical supervision.
Driving
Unsafe
Valcivir-500 Tablet can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.
Liver
Caution
Valcivir-500 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Liver diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Kidney
Caution
Valcivir-500 Tablet to be taken with caution, especially if you have a history of Kidney diseases/conditions. The dose may have to be adjusted by your doctor.
Children
Caution
Valcivir-500 Tablet should not be given to children below the age of 12 years.
About Valcivir-500 Tablet
Valcivir-500 Tablet contains a class of antiviral medication, valaciclovir, used to treat viral infections. It plays a vital role in treating cold sores (an inflamed blister in or near the mouth caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus), genital herpes (A common sexually transmitted infection marked by genital pain and sores), and herpes zoster (a viral infection that causes a painful rash). Valcivir-500 Tablet does not cure herpes but instead does not allow the infection to spread and treat its symptoms.
Valcivir-500 Tablet contains valacyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. Valcivir-500 Tablet is used in treating viral infection by preventing the multiplication of viruses in human cells. As a result, this stops the proliferation of viruses and produces new viruses, slowly leading to the viral infection clearing up.
Valcivir-500 Tablet is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Your dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to Valcivir-500 Tablet. Sometimes, you may experience headaches, dizziness, feeling sick (nausea or vomiting), diarrhoea, and skin that is sensitive to sunlight. Most of these side effects of Valcivir-500 Tablet are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.
Consume only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. Do not take Valcivir-500 Tablet if you are allergic to Valcivir-500 Tablet, valacyclovir, or any of its ingredients. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, currently breastfeeding, or taking other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Use protection while having sexual intercourse to avoid the transfer of genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease) to your partner. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking Valcivir-500 Tablet, as a dose adjustment may be required.
Uses of Valcivir-500 Tablet
Medicinal Benefits
Valcivir-500 Tablet contains Valacyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. Valcivir-500 Tablet is used in treating viral infection by preventing the multiplication of viruses in human cells. As a result, this stops the proliferation of viruses and produces new viruses, slowing the clearing up of the viral infection.
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Side Effects of Valcivir-500 Tablet
Drug Warnings
Do not take Valcivir-500 Tablet if you are allergic to Valcivir-500 Tablet or its ingredients. Inform your doctor about all other OTC medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. If you have kidney disease or kidney transplant, a heart problem or history of heart problems, have HIV/AIDS, are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, Valcivir-500 Tablet should be taken with caution and only if a doctor prescribes you. Valcivir-500 Tablet may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking Valcivir-500 Tablet so please get up gradually. Also, do not drive a car or operate machinery requiring concentration as Valcivir-500 Tablet may cause dizziness. Please do not take Valcivir-500 Tablet if you have ever developed a rash due to a fever. Use protection while having sexual intercourse to avoid the transfer of genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease) to your partner. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking Valcivir-500 Tablet, as a dose adjustment may be required. Drinking plenty of fluid as Valcivir-500 Tablet can cause dehydration and kidney damage.
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