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Valaciclovir 500mg 20 tablet (outbreak)

Valaciclovir 500mg 20 tablet (outbreak)

Valaciclovir 500mg 20 tablet (outbreak) Product information

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Product Information for Valaciclovir 500mg 20 tablet (outbreak)

Buy Valaciclovir Tablets for Herpes Prevention Online in the UK

Valaciclovir 500mg For First Time Herpes Outbreak Tablets is a treatment for genital herpes.

Valaciclovir is a member of the class of drugs known as antivirals. It functions by eradicating or inhibiting the development of the cytomegalovirus (CMV), varicella zoster (VZV), and herpes simplex (HSV) viruses. (CMV).

Valaciclovir 500mg is a prescription-only medication.

It works by killing or stopping the growth of viruses called herpes simplex and is effective in treating Herpes.

Adults and teenagers over the age of 12 can use Valaciclovir to treat genital herpes, it also aids in preventing the recurrence of these illnesses.

Please make sure any and all sexual partners are also tested.

The manufacturers of the product supplied may vary.

Please read the patient information leaflet that is provided with the product.

Valaciclovir 500mg 20 tablet (outbreak) reviews

How to use Valaciclovir 500mg 20 tablet (outbreak)

Valaciclovir 500mg tablets for a Herpes outbreak 

ONE to be taken TWICE a day for FIVE days treatment can continue for an additional FIVE days if new lesions occur during treatment.

Side effects of Valaciclovir 500mg 20 tablet (outbreak)

Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. The following side effects may happen with this medicine:

Conditions you need to look out for

  • severe allergic reactions (anaphylaxis). These are rare in people taking Valaciclovir. The rapid development of symptoms including: flushing, itchy skin rash
  • swelling of the lips, face, neck and throat, causing difficulty in breathing (angioedema)
  • fall in blood pressure leading to collapse. 

If you have an allergic reaction, stop taking Valaciclovir and see a doctor straight away

Very Common (may affect more than 1 in 10 people):

  • headache

Common (may affect up to 1 in 10 people)

  • feeling sick
  • dizziness
  • vomiting
  • diarrhoea
  • skin reaction after exposure to sunlight (photosensitivity).
  • rash
  • itching (pruritus)

Uncommon (may affect up to 1 in 100 people)

  • feeling confused
  • seeing or hearing things that aren’t there (hallucinations)
  • feeling very drowsy
  • tremors
  • feeling agitated

Please read the patient information leaflet for more information on side effects.

Patient Information Leaflet

Important - Before taking any medication, it is always important to read the Patient Information Leaflet (PIL)

Valaciclovir 500mg 20 tablet (outbreak) - Patient Information Leaflet

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Authored on April 6, 2023

Reviewed on April 6, 2023

Stuart Gale (Pharmacist)

Stuart Gale (Pharmacist) - BSc (Hons) MRPharmS

Pharmacist and Owner

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