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About Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's
Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's 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). Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's does not cure herpes but instead does not allow the infection to spread and treat its symptoms.
Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's contains valacyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's 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.
Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's 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 Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's. 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 Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's 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 Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's, 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 Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's, as a dose adjustment may be required.
Uses of Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's
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Medicinal Benefits
Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's contains Valacyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's 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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Drug Warnings
Do not take Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's if you are allergic to Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's 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, Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's should be taken with caution and only if a doctor prescribes you. Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's so please get up gradually. Also, do not drive a car or operate machinery requiring concentration as Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's may cause dizziness. Please do not take Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's 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 Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's, as a dose adjustment may be required. Drinking plenty of fluid as Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's can cause dehydration and kidney damage.
Diet & Lifestyle Advise
Avoid alcoholic beverages with Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's as they can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep.
Try to include heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
Include turmeric or yellow mustard in your diet to avoid constipation caused by antiviral drugs and increase the intake of fluids to stay hydrated.
Take enough Vitamin D and fresh air as it is known to improve the symptoms of herpes infection.
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Alcohol
Caution
Alcohol is not known to cause any unpleasant side effects if taken along with Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's. But intake of alcohol with Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's may damage your liver. So intake of Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's should be avoided with Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's.
Pregnancy
Caution
Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's will affect pregnant women or fetus or not. Hence, the intake of Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's should be only if prescribed and under medical supervision.
Breast Feeding
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Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's is a pregnancy Category B medicine. It is not known whether Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's will pass through the milk in breastfeeding women or not. Hence, Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's should only be taken if prescribed by a doctor and under medical supervision.
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Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's can affect alertness and coordination. So, operating machinery which requires concentration should be avoided.
Liver
Caution
Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's 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
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Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's 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
Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's should not be given to children below the age of 12 years.
Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's is 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).
No, Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's 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, Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's 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 Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's, 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, Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's 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 Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's without talking to your doctor. If you suddenly stop taking Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's, 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.
The side effects of Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's include diarrhoea, headache, feeling dizzy, itching, rash, nausea or vomiting. If these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Take Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's with or without food as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not break, crush or chew it.
Take Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's for as long as it is advised by your doctor. The dose and duration will depend on the cause of illness and your body reacts to the treatment. Follow your doctor's instructions and do not stop taking Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's on your own.
Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's is effective if the used in dose and for the exact duration as advised by your doctor. If you discontinue Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's before completing the treatment, your symptoms may recur.
Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's is not an antibiotic or a corticosteroid. It is an antiviral medicine and acts against viruses. It is effective against herpes simplex virus (cold sores, chickenpox, and genital herpes), cytomegalovirus (CMV) and varicella-zoster virus (shingles). Also, Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's prevents the occurrence of CMV infection and disease after organ transplant.
Although Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's reduces the chances of transmitting the infection to your partner, the possibility of transmission still exists. Therefore, you should practice safe sex by using condoms. However, if you have genital sores or blisters, you should not have sex.
Yes, Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's can be given to children aged between 2 years to 18 years for chickenpox. For best results, the treatment should begin within 24 hours of the appearance of the rash. Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's should be given for 5 days and as advised by the doctor.
If you accidentally take excess of Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's, contact your doctor or go to a nearby hospital immediately. The symptoms of Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's overdose include confusion, feeling sick (nausea), vomiting, hallucinations, agitation, decreased consciousness, and coma.
Your doctor will recommend a low dose of Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's since you are elderly and have a kidney problem. During the day, you must drink plenty of water regularly while taking Valclovir-500 Tablet 10's to reduce the side effects which can affect the kidney or nervous system. Your doctor will closely monitor you for signs of any side effects such as feeling confused, agitated or unusually sleepy, or drowsy. If you experience any of these effects, contact your doctor immediately.
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