Valacyclovir Tablet: Uses, Dosage, Side Effects, Precautions and Alternates
Valacyclovir Tablet
| Generic name | valacyclovir |
|---|---|
| Drug class | Purine nucleosides (deoxynucleoside analogue DNA polymerase inhibitor) |
| Forms | Tablets (500 mg and 1 gram, film-coated), Oral suspension (can be prepared from tablets for patients who cannot swallow tablets) |
Valacyclovir is an antiviral medicine. In the body, it becomes acyclovir, which fights herpes viruses. It does not cure the infection but can lessen symptoms and help sores heal faster.
General information
Follow the prescriber and the leaflet that comes with this medicine.