ABOUT VALCIVIR

Valcivir 500 mg Tablet
falls under a category of drugs known as antiviral. This medication is used to
treat infections such as genital herpes, cold sores in children at
least 12 years of age and shingles in adults. It also treats chickenpox in children who
are 2 years of age.

MEDICINE USES:

Valcivir 500 mg Tablet is used in the
treatment of herpes
labialis, genital herpes infection and herpes zoster.

On using this medication you may experience side
effects such as headache, stomach
pain, dizziness, drowsiness, hallucinations, mental and mood disorders such
as agitation, seizures, skin rash, difficulty with speech, kidney disorders and
nausea. Seek medical help on experiencing any reaction. Discontinue usage if
you have fever, weakness, skin paleness, bloody diarrhoea,
swelling of body parts and abnormal bleeding.

VALCIVIR COMMON SIDE EFFECT:

In addition
to its intended effect, Valcivir 500 mg Tablet may cause some unwanted effects
too. In such cases, you must seek medical attention immediately. This is not an
exhaustive list of side effects. Please inform your doctor if you experience
any adverse reaction to the medication.

Headache,Nausea,Vomiting,Rash,Dizziness,Diarrhoea,Itching,Photosensitivity.

Kidney failure and nervous
system problems are not common but can be serious in some patients taking this
medicine. Nervous system problems include: aggressive behavior, unsteady
movement, shaky movements, confusion, speech problems, hallucinations (seeing
or hearing things that are really not there), seizures, and coma. Kidney
failure and nervous system problems have happened in patients who already have
kidney disease and in elderly patients whose kidneys do not work well due to
age. Always tell your healthcare provider if you have kidney problems before
taking this medicine. Call your doctor right away if you get a nervous system
problem while you are taking this medicine.

The most common side effect seen in
children 18 years of age is headache.
These are not all the side effects of this medicine. Talk to your healthcare
provider if you develop any side effects that concern you. For more information
ask your healthcare provider.

VALCIVIR TABLETS- PRECAUTIONS:

Before
using this medication tell your doctor if; you are allergic to any ingredient
contained within Valcivir 500 mg Tablet, you are allergic to any food or
medicine or substance, you are taking any medications, you have kidney
disorders, you have HIV or weak immune system, you are pregnant or
are nursing a baby.

The
dosage is fixed by the doctor taking into consideration your previous medical
records and the current condition. The usual dose in adults for treating herpes
simplex labialis is 2 g orally every 12 hours in doses of 2.

Always take the complete
course of treatment, as advised by your doctor even if you feel better.

Drink plenty of water while
on treatment with Valcivir. This helps to prevent kidney stone and kidney
damage.

Inform your doctor if you
have ever been diagnosed with kidney or liver problems. A dose of your medicine
may need to be adjusted.

You should not have sex if
you have genital sores or blisters. If you’re taking Valcivir for herpes, you
should use barrier methods (condoms) when you’re having sex since you can still
pass it on to other people, even if you’re taking the medication.

Inform your doctor if you
are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.