This manual is written in an accessible style that is understandable not only to medical professionals, but also to ordinary people. We recommend it to patients as informational material only. Do not risk being treated with this medicine yourself, since, in addition to the therapeutic effect, it can cause serious harm. Adverse reactions, as a rule, occur when the dosage rules are violated, which only the attending physician can determine. Remember, instructions are always advisory.
What is the medicine "Valtrex"?
Instructions for use also calls it valaciclovir. The drug is active against viral diseases of various types. In the human body, valaciclovir instantly and without residue passes into acyclovir due to valacyclovir hydrolase acting on it. The active substance can be used to treat ailments caused by Herpes simplex of two types, Epstein-Bar disease and others. It has a special inhibitory ability to synthesize viral DNA. The indicated property is the basis of the pharmacological action of the drug.
Valtrex: instructions for use
The manufacturer always applies an annotation to any medicine. However, the general information about the tool in question will be useful to know for the average consumer. The medicine "Valtrex" is available in the form of white oblong white tablets. Each pill has an inscription with the name of the drug. The manufacturer marks it with blue food colors. There is no risk on the pill.
The drug is packaged in waterproof blisters and cardboard packs.
The tablets are taken whole without chewing, with plenty of clean boiled water at room temperature.
Contraindications to the use of the medicine "Valtrex"
Instructions for use do not recommend the use of this drug in patients with a pronounced sensitivity to the components that make up this medication: valaciclovir, acyclovir, etc.
Acute vigilance by doctors should be given when prescribing this medicine to patients infected with HIV infection.
You should be careful when taking the medication "Valtrex" during pregnancy. It is prescribed during gestation only if the possible benefit should exceed the possible risk.
The drug "Valtrex" instructions for use contains a list of cases in which it is advisable to use the medicine. So, the medicine is prescribed for:
herpes (herpes zoster);
Herpes simplex infection disease;
the appearance of herpes labial ;
infectious prophylaxis of Herpes simplex and genital herpes.
The dosage is determined by the attending physician.
Side effects of the drug "Valtrex"
When taking the drug, the following problems may occur:
pain in the head, rare dizziness, disorientation, inability to adequately perceive the environment, impaired coordination appear in the central nervous system (these disorders are reversible and mostly occur in patients with impaired renal function);
rarely in the circulatory system, but thrombocytopenia and leukopenia occur (mainly manifested in patients with weak immunity);
shortness of breath sometimes occurs in the respiratory system;
nausea is common in the digestive tract, less often diarrhea and vomiting;
in dermatology, a rash and itching occasionally appear;
allergy, very rarely anaphylactic shock and urticaria;
in the urinary system, there are impaired renal function.
Terms and conditions of storage of the medicine "Valtrex 500"
The drug should be stored at a temperature of at least 30 ° C, in an inaccessible place for children. It is suitable for three years.