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No, Valkon 1000 Tab 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, Valkon 1000 Tab 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 Valkon 1000 Tab, 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, Valkon 1000 Tab 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 Valkon 1000 Tab without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Valkon 1000 Tab, 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 Valkon 1000 Tab. But intake of alcohol with Valkon 1000 Tab may damage your liver. So intake of Valkon 1000 Tab should be avoided with Valkon 1000 Tab.
Pregnancy
Caution
Valkon 1000 Tab is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether Valkon 1000 Tab will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. Hence, the intake of Valkon 1000 Tab should be only if prescribed and under medical supervision.
Breast Feeding
Caution
Valkon 1000 Tab is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether Valkon 1000 Tab will pass through the milk in breastfeeding women or not. Hence, Valkon 1000 Tab should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor and under medical supervision.
Driving
Unsafe
Valkon 1000 Tab can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.
Liver
Caution
Valkon 1000 Tab 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
Valkon 1000 Tab 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
Valkon 1000 Tab should not be given to children below the age of 12 years.
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About Valkon 1000 Tab
Valkon 1000 Tab 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). Valkon 1000 Tab does not cure herpes but instead does not allow the infection to spread and treat its symptoms.
Valkon 1000 Tab contains valacyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. Valkon 1000 Tab 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.
Valkon 1000 Tab 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 Valkon 1000 Tab. 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 Valkon 1000 Tab 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 Valkon 1000 Tab if you are allergic to Valkon 1000 Tab, 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 Valkon 1000 Tab, as a dose adjustment may be required.
Uses of Valkon 1000 Tab
Medicinal Benefits
Valkon 1000 Tab contains Valacyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. Valkon 1000 Tab 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 Valkon 1000 Tab
Drug Warnings
Do not take Valkon 1000 Tab if you are allergic to Valkon 1000 Tab 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, Valkon 1000 Tab should be taken with caution and only if a doctor prescribes you. Valkon 1000 Tab may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking Valkon 1000 Tab so please get up gradually. Also, do not drive a car or operate machinery requiring concentration as Valkon 1000 Tab may cause dizziness. Please do not take Valkon 1000 Tab 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 Valkon 1000 Tab, as a dose adjustment may be required. Drinking plenty of fluid as Valkon 1000 Tab can cause dehydration and kidney damage.
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