Inclovir Dosage & Drug Information

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Contents

Valacyclovir

Indications/Uses

HSV infections in the skin & mucous membrane including initial & recurrent genital herpes; herpes zoster.

Dosage/Direction for Use

Adult Herpes zoster 1,000 mg 3 times daily for 7 days. Herpes simplex 500 mg 2 times daily. Duration of therapy: Initial episodes: 10 days; recurrent episodes: 5 days. Patient w/ renal impairment (CrCl 15-30 mL/min) Herpes zoster 1,000 mg 2 times daily. Herpes simplex No adjustment of dose. CrCl <15 mL/min Herpes zoster 1,000 mg once daily. Herpes simplex 500 mg once daily.

Administration

May be taken with or without food: May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Contraindications

Hypersensitivity to valacyclovir or acyclovir.

Special Precautions

Pregnancy & lactation.

Adverse Reactions

Headache, vomiting, skin rash, diarrhea, abdominal pain.

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MIMS Class

Antivirals

ATC Classification

J05AB11 - valaciclovir ; Belongs to the class of nucleosides and nucleotides excluding reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Used in the systemic treatment of viral infections.

Regulatory Classification

Presentation/Packing

Form

Inclovir FC caplet 500 mg

Packing/Price

7 × 6's

Inclovir

valaciclovir

Manufacturer:

Interbat