Zelitrex 250mg & 500mg Tablet
PDF Leaflet Revision Date: 12 June 2013
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; Recurrent genital herpes: 500 mg BID for 5 days.
Special Populations
- Elderly
- Renal impairment
Pregnancy & Breastfeeding
Safety in pregnancy not established; avoid breastfeeding during treatment.
Key Drug Interactions
- Cimetidine
- Probenecid
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity to valaciclovir or acyclovir
Common side effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- Dizziness
Counselling Points
- Maintain hydration
- Monitor for neurological side effects
- Use safer sex practices
Serious warnings
- Risk of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic uremic syndrome in immunocompromised patients
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