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Valocon Tablet 450mg

VALGANCICLOVIR 450MG

Composition

VALGANCICLOVIR 450MG

Company

CONCORD BIOTECH LTD.

Category

Antiviral

Packaging

2 TABLET*1 STRIP

MRP

₹841.49

Offer Price

₹500

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₹341.49 (41%)

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Introduction

Valocon Tablet is used to treat cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of the retina of the eye in adult AIDS patients. Also, This Tablet is used to prevent CMV infection in patients who received an organ transplant from a donor infected with CMV. Cytomegalovirus (CMV) retinitis is a viral infection of the retina (light-sensing cells) caused by cytomegalovirus. Valocon Tablet contains Valganciclovir which works by getting converted to ganciclovir in the body and inhibits the multiplication of the virus. Thereby, it helps to control the infection.

Uses

Treatment and prevention of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection

How to Consume

Take the Valocon tablet as advised by your physician. Swallow the tablets whole and intact. This tablet should be taken with food. 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

Valocon Tablet is an antiviral medication. After administration, liver enzymes rapidly convert the Valocon tablet into Ganciclovir. Ganciclovir prevents virus growth by inhibiting viral DNA synthesis.

Side Effects

  • Serious:
  • Anaphylactic shock (sudden swelling of the throat, face, lips, hand, ankles, difficulty swallowing, itchy skin rash)
  • Low blood counts (shortness of breath, pale skin, mouth ulcers, sore throat)
  • Blood infection
  • Severe stomach pain which spreads into your back
  • Seizures
  • Common:
  • Respiratory tract infections
  • Loss of appetite
  • Headache, Dizziness
  • Cough, fever
  • Diarrhea, constipation
  • Tiredness, feeling sick
  • Infections in the urinary tract, skin
  • Weight loss
  • Anxious, confused, depression
  • Troubled sleeping
  • Abnormal sensation of skin (tickling, pricking, burning, tingling)
  • Changes in taste
  • Eye, ear pain
  • Night sweats
  • Joint pain, muscle spasms
  • Hair loss
  • Low blood pressure

Storage

Store below 30°C

Packaging

2 TABLET*1 STRIP

FAQs

What is VALOCON TABLET used for?

Treatment and prevention of Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection

How should I take VALOCON TABLET?

Take the Valocon tablet as advised by your physician. Swallow the tablets whole and intact. This tablet should be taken with food. 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 VALOCON TABLET?

;Serious: ;Anaphylactic shock (sudden swelling of the throat, face, lips, hand, ankles, difficulty swallowing, itchy skin rash) ;Low blood counts (shortness of breath, pale skin, mouth ulcers, sore throat) ;Blood infection ;Severe stomach pain which spreads into your back ;Seizures ;Common: ;Respiratory tract infections ;Loss of appetite ;Headache, Dizziness ;Cough, fever ;Diarrhea, constipation ;Tiredness, feeling sick ;Infections in the urinary tract, skin ;Weight loss ;Anxious, confused, depression ;Troubled sleeping ;Abnormal sensation of skin (tickling, pricking, burning, tingling) ;Changes in taste ;Eye, ear pain ;Night sweats ;Joint pain, muscle spasms ;Hair loss ;Low blood pressure

How should I store VALOCON TABLET?

Store below 30°C

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