Valatrex 250 mg, 500 mg FC tablets
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 28 July 2023
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 not established; caution advised during pregnancy and lactation.
Key Drug Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Probenecid
- Nephrotoxic drugs
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to valaciclovir or aciclovir
Common side effects
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
- Skin rashes
Counselling Points
- Maintain adequate hydration
- Avoid intercourse during outbreaks
- Monitor for neurological symptoms
Serious warnings
- Risk of neurological side effects in renal impairment
- Serious skin reactions (DRESS, AGEP)
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