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Valcor

Valcor

valaciclovir

Manufacturer:

Derma XP
Concise Prescribing Info
Contents
Valacyclovir
Indications/Uses
Skin & mucous membranes HSV infections including initial & recurrent genital herpes infections, & herpes zoster.
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Dosage/Direction for Use
Adult Herpes zoster 1,000 mg 3 times daily for 7 days. Patient w/ CrCl 15-30 mL/min 1,000 mg twice daily; CrCl <15 mL/min 1,000 mg once daily. Herpes simplex 500 mg twice daily. Patient w/ CrCl <15 mL/min 500 mg once daily. Duration of therapy: Initial episodes: 10 days; recurrent episodes: 5 days.
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Administration
May be taken with or without food.
Contraindications
Hypersensitivity to valacyclovir & acyclovir.
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Special Precautions
Not to be used during pregnancy. Nursing women.
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Adverse Reactions
Skin rashes & GI effect eg, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea & abdominal pain.
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Storage
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Description
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Action
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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.
Presentation/Packing
Form
Valcor FC tab 500 mg
Packing/Price
3 × 10's
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