Valaciclovir 500 / 1000 Unicorn 500 mg / 1000 mg FC tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 11 May 2021
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
Counselling Points
- Maintain hydration
- Use safer sex practices
- Report any neurological symptoms
Serious warnings
- Risk of TTP/HUS in immunocompromised patients
- Monitor renal function
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