Jubitrex 500 mg and 1 000 mg FC tablet.

Jubitrex 500 mg and 1 000 mg FC tablet.

S4
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 20 November 2024


Clinical Summary

Quick overview from the medicine insert

Indication

Treatment of herpes zoster and recurrent genital herpes.

Dosage (summary)

Herpes zoster: 1000 mg TID for 7 days; Genital herpes: 500 mg BID for 5 days.

Special Populations

  • Elderly
  • Renal impairment
  • Hepatic impairment

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Safety in pregnancy not established; contraindicated in breastfeeding.

Key Drug Interactions

  • Nephrotoxic agents
  • Cimetidine
  • Probenecid

Contraindications

  • Hypersensitivity to valaciclovir or aciclovir

Common side effects

  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting

Counselling Points

  • Avoid intercourse during symptoms
  • Ensure adequate hydration
  • Monitor for neurological symptoms

Serious warnings

  • Risk of DRESS
  • Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Important Disclaimer

The Jubitrex 500 mg and 1 000 mg FC tablet. professional information leaflet below is the property of Jubilant Pharma Sa and is provided on Medinsert exactly as issued, with no.. alterations or editorial changes. We make every effort to keep content current by updating documents as soon as new versions become available. Medinsert serves as a trusted access point for healthcare professionals, but does not replace official sources or clinical judgement. For more details, please read our full disclaimer. read more>>

Healthcare Professionals Only

This content is for registered healthcare professionals

Sign in or create a free account to read the full package insert.

Free for HPCSA-registered professionals. Powered by Medinsert.

Successfully Stashed! 💊

This package insert has been safely stored in your digital medical cabinet. No prescription needed to view it later!

View My Favourites