About Valtrex (Valacyclovir)

Also known as:  Valacyclovir.

Description

Generic Valtrex is created by pharmacy specialists to struggle with dangerous infections spread by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles (herpes zoster) in adults.

Generic Valtrex is used to treat cold sores in children who are at least 12 years old, or chickenpox in children who are at least 2 years old.

Generic Valtrex is an antiviral drug and belongs to class called synthetic nucleoside analogues. Once ingested, its active ingredient (valacyclovir) is converted in the body to its active form (acyclovir).

Acyclovir works by blocking the viral DNA replication - a process essential for the virus to grow and multiply. That's how generic Valtrex stops the virus from spreading in the body.

Generic Valtrex is not an antibiotic or antifungal remedy and has no known effect against other infections caused by bacteria or fungi.

Valtrex is also known as Valaciclovir, Valacyclovir, Valcivir, Zelitrex.

Generic name of Generic Valtrex is Valacyclovir.

Brand name of Generic Valtrex is Valtrex.

Dosage

You should take it by mouth with water.

It is better to take Generic Valtrex 2-3 times a day at the same time with meal or without it.

If you want to achieve the most effective results do not stop taking Generic Valtrex suddenly.

Missing a dose

Do not take double dose. If you miss a dose you should take it as soon as you remember about your missing. If it is the time for the next dose you should continue your regular dosing schedule.

Overdose

If you overdose Generic Valtrex and you don't feel good you should visit your doctor or health care provider immediately. Symptoms of Generic Valtrex overdosage: troublesome urination.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 15 and 25 degrees C (59 and 77 degrees F) away from moisture and heat. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date. Keep out of the reach of children.

Side effects

Generic Valtrex has its side effects. The most common are:

• painful menstruation
• pain of stomach
• stuffy nose
• diarrhoea
• lightheadedness
• migraine
• retching
• arthralgia
• nausea
• fatigue
• sore throat

Less common but more serious side effects during taking Generic Valtrex:

• allergy reactions (urticaria, breathing difficulties, rash, and eruption)
• unusual fatigue
• jaundice
• confused mental state
• fever
• vision problems
• agitation
• seizures
• speech troubles
• aggression
• drowsiness
• lower back pain
• easy bruising or bleeding
• hallucinations
• troublesome concentration
• weight gain
• lack of appetite
• troublesome urination
• dark colored urine
• extreme thirst

Side effects manifestations depend not only on medicine you are taking but also depend on your health state and on the other factors.

Contra-indications

Do not take Generic Valtrex if you are allergic to Generic Valtrex components.

Do not take Generic Valtrex if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant. Do not breast-feed while taking Generic Valtrex.

Be careful with Generic Valtrex usage in case of having kidney or liver disease, AIDS/HIV, bone marrow or kidney transplant.

Be careful with Generic Valtrex usage in case of taking cancer medicine as oxaliplatin (Eloxatin), streptozocin (Zanosar), aldesleukin (Proleukin), carmustine (Gliadel, BiCNU), tretinoin (Vesanoid), cisplatin (Platinol), ifosfamide (Ifex), plicamycin (Mithracin); pain or arthritis medicines as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), indomethacin (Indocin), etodolac (Lodine), naproxen (Naprosyn, Aleve), diclofenac (Voltaren), aspirin (Excedrin, Anacin), acetaminophen (Tylenol); ulcerative colitis medicines as mesalamine (Pentasa) or sulfasalazine (Azulfidine); IV antibiotics as amphotericin B (Amphotec, AmBisome, Fungizone, Abelcet), gentamicin (Garamycin), kanamycin (Kantrex), bacitracin (Baci-IM), capreomycin (Capastat), streptomycin, vancomycin (Vancocin, Vancoled), amikacin (Amikin); medications for organ transplant rejection prevention as sirolimus (Rapamune) or tacrolimus (Prograf); antiviral medicines as cidofovir (Vistide), foscarnet (Foscavir), adefovir (Hepsera); methotrexate (Trexal, Rheumatrex); lithium (Eskalith, Lithobid).

Generic Valtrex is not an antibiotic or antifungal remedy and has no known effect against other infections caused by bacteria or fungi.

Generic Valtrex can be dangerous for children. Generic Valtrex is used to treat cold sores in children who are at least 12 years old, or chickenpox in children who are at least 2 years old.

Avoid machine driving.

It can be dangerous to stop Generic Valtrex taking suddenly.

Q: What does Generic Valtrex mean?

A: Generic Valtrex is a high-class medication which is taken in treatment and termination of serious infections caused by herpes viruses such as chicken pox, shingles (herpes zoster), genital herpes and cold sores. Valtrex will not cure herpes and will not prevent you from spreading the virus to other people, but it can lessen the symptoms of an infection.

Q: What are brand and generic names of Generic Valtrex?

A: Generic name of Generic Valtrex is Valacyclovir. Brand name of Generic Valtrex is Valtrex.

Q: In what way does Generic Valtrex operate?

A: Generic Valtrex is an antiviral drug and belongs to class called synthetic nucleoside analogues. Once ingested, its active ingredient (valacyclovir) is converted in the body to its active form (acyclovir). Acyclovir works by blocking the viral DNA replication - a process essential for the virus to grow and multiply. That's how generic Valtrex stops the virus from spreading in the body.

Q: Can pregnant women use Generic Valtrex?

A: Do not use Generic Valtrex while you are pregnant or have nurseling.

Q: I suffer from flu. Can I treat it by Generic Valtrex?

A: No, you can't. Generic Valtrex is an antiviral drug and is effective in the treatment herpes virus infections. It has no known effect in the treatment of flu.

Q: Is Generic Valtrex an antibiotic?

A: Generic Valtrex is not an antibiotic or antifungal remedy and has no known effect against other infections caused by bacteria or fungi.

Q: Can I treat genital herpes by Generic Valtrex?

A: Yes, you can. Generic Valtrex is a high-class medication which is taken in treatment and termination of serious infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes.

Q: Can I drive while using Generic Valtrex?

A: No, you can't. Try to avoid machine driving.

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