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How to Take Valacyclovir and it's Dose


It comes as a tablet to take by mouth, with or without food.

Dosage & When it is to be taken

Herpes Zoster: 1gm, three-times/ day for a week.
Herpes Simplex: First episode: 0.50-10gm two times/ day, for 10days; recurrent episode: 0.5gm two times/ day for 3 days.
Cold Sores: 2gm two times per day.

When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)

Hypersensitivity to valaciclovir and acyclovir.

Drug Name : Valacyclovir

This medication is an antiviral agent, prescribed for herpes zoster (shingles), genital herpes and herpes labialis (cold sores).


Trade Names/Brand Names of Valacyclovir

India :


International :


Valtrex
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