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.

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.

• Headaches
• Feeling dizzy
• Feeling or being sick (nausea or vomiting)
• Diarrhoea
• Rash
• Itching (pruritus)
• Skin sensitivity to sunlight

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.

Drug-Drug interactions: Valkon 1000 Tab may have an interaction with medication containing iodine, blood thinners (aspirin), NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen), anti-biotics (amoxicillin), anti-allergy medications (cetirizine), beta-blockers (metoprolol), Vitamin B12, Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3).

Drug-Food Interactions: Valkon 1000 Tab interacts with non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Also, alcohol consumption and drinks containing caffeine should not be taken along with Valkon 1000 Tab.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have or had renal dysfunction or disease, hemodialysis (a procedure where a dialysis machine and a special filter called an artificial kidney, or a dialyzer, are used to clean your blood), and organ transplant, Immunodeficiency, bone marrow transplantation, and Neutropenia (lower-than-normal levels of neutrophils).

• IODINE
• ASPIRIN
• IBUPROFEN
• NAPROXEN
• AMOXICILLIN
• CETIRIZINE
• METOPROLOL
• CHOLECALCIFEROL

• Avoid alcoholic beverages with Valkon 1000 Tab 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.

Herpes zoster(shingles): It is a viral infection that causes a painful rash that causes red skin rashes and pain, and burning. The virus lives in your nervous system for years before causing Herpes. It can appear on your face, neck, torso, and one side of the body. It can occur in and around the eyes, also known as ophthalmic herpes zoster. Antiviral medicines can help in the treatment of shingles(Herpes Zoster). Caused by the Varicella-Zoster virus.