Valtrex (valaciklovir)
Description
Valtrex (valaciklovir) belongs to a group of medicines called antivirals. It works by killing or stopping the growth of viruses called herpes simplex (HSV), varicella zoster (VZV) and cytomegalovirus (CMV). Valtrex can be used to:
– treat shingles (in adults)
– treat HSV infections of the skin and genital herpes (in adults and adolescents over 12 years old). It is also used to help prevent these infections from returning.
– treat cold sores (in adults and adolescents over 12 years old) prevent infection with CMV after organ transplants (in adults and adolescents over 12 years old)
– treat and prevent HSV infections of the eye that continue to come back (in adults and adolescents over 12 years old)
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Don’t take Valtrex
- if you are allergic to valaciclovir or aciclovir or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
- Don’t take Valtrex if the above applies to you. If you are not sure, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Valtrex.Warnings and precautions Check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking Valtrex if:
– you have kidney problems you have liver problems you are over 65 years of age your immune system is weak
– If you are not sure if the above apply to you, talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking Valtrex. Prevent passing genital herpes on to others If you are taking Valtrex to treat or prevent genital herpes, or you have had genital herpes in the past, you should still practice safe sex, including the use of condoms. This is important to prevent you passing the infection on to others. You should not have sex if you have genital sores or blisters.
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