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Valcivir 1000mg Tablet

VALACYCLOVIR

Composition

VALACYCLOVIR

Company

CIPLA LTD.

Category

Antiviral

Packaging

3 TABLET* 1 STRIP

MRP

₹373.39

Offer Price

₹290

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₹83.39 (22%)

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Introduction

Valcivir 1000mg tablet consists of Valacyclovir as its active constituent. It is an antiviral agent that works against Herpes simplex, Varicella zoster, and Cytomegalovirus. Herpes virus is associated with causing a cold sore that produces painful ulcers around the mouth. Shingles infection causes blisters over the skin. Cytomegalovirus infection causes flu-like symptoms along with skin rashes and swollen lymph glands.

Uses

  • Shingles, Herpes infection of the skin, eyes, and genitals.
  • Cytomegalovirus in organ transplant patients.
  • Prevent infection relapse.
  • Prevent cold sore.

How to Consume

Take the Valcivir 1000mg tablet as your physician advises. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition

Benefits

Valcivir 1000mg tablet is a prodrug that gets converted into a substance called acyclovir. Acyclovir blocks an important enzyme that the virus needs for replication. By restricting the replication of the virus, Valcivir 1000mg tablet helps to control and reduce the symptoms of herpes, such as painful sores or blisters.

Side Effects

  • Serious:
  • Anaphylaxis (life-threatening allergic reaction)
  • Swelling of the lips, face, neck, and throat
  • Angioedema (difficulty in breathing)
  • Collapse in blood pressure
  • Skin rashes (with or without blisters) or itchy
  • Oedema
  • DRESS (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) syndrome
  • Fever, flu
  • Common:
  • Sickness
  • Dizziness
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhea
  • Photosensitivity (skin reaction after exposure to sunlight)

Storage

store below 30°C.

Packaging

3 TABLET* 1 STRIP

FAQs

What is VALCIVIR 1000MG TABLET used for?

;Shingles, Herpes infection of the skin, eyes, and genitals. ;Cytomegalovirus in organ transplant patients. ;Prevent infection relapse. ;Prevent cold sore.

How should I take VALCIVIR 1000MG TABLET?

Take the Valcivir 1000mg tablet as your physician advises. Do not crush, chew, or open the medicine. Your physician will decide the correct dosage and duration based on age, body weight, and disease condition

What are the side effects of VALCIVIR 1000MG TABLET?

;Serious: ;Anaphylaxis (life-threatening allergic reaction) ;Swelling of the lips, face, neck, and throat ;Angioedema (difficulty in breathing) ;Collapse in blood pressure ;Skin rashes (with or without blisters) or itchy ;Oedema ;DRESS (Drug Reaction with Eosinophilia and Systemic Symptoms) syndrome ;Fever, flu ;Common: ;Sickness ;Dizziness ;Vomiting ;Diarrhea ;Photosensitivity (skin reaction after exposure to sunlight)

How should I store VALCIVIR 1000MG TABLET?

store below 30°C.

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