In the FDA meeting to consider the approval of Valtrex "to reduce the risk of transmission of genital herpes with the use of suppressive therapy and safer sex practices at the dose of 500 mg once daily", Valtrex was recommended unanimously eleven to nil. That is one fact that inspires confidence in the effectiveness and safety of the drug.
What is Valtrex?
Valtrex or Valaciclovir is an antiviral drug made from a natural proteinogenic amino acid. It is effective in controlling herpes simplex and shingles. It is marketed under the names Valtrex and Zelitrex by GlaxoSmithKline. In the US, Ranbaxy Labs started marketing Valacyclovir in generic form from November 25, 2009.
Valtrex: Ingredients
The active ingredient is Valacyclovir hydrochloride. The inactive ingredients present in a dose of Valtrex are:
Valtrex has six main medical indications. It is designed for treating HSV and VZV infections. The primary functions of this medicine are:
Less than 1% of the participants of the clinical trials preceding the approval of the use of Valtrex experienced adverse drug reactions such as:
The following are the common dosage for an average individual:
Initial genital herpes: 1000 mg two times every day (10 days)
Recurrent genital herpes: 500 mg two times every day (3 days)
Chronic suppressive treatment for recurrent genital herpes: 1000mg or 500mg once every day
Valtrex: Precautions
Before you consume Valtrex you should consult your doctor and give him information around the following points:
What is Valtrex?
Valtrex or Valaciclovir is an antiviral drug made from a natural proteinogenic amino acid. It is effective in controlling herpes simplex and shingles. It is marketed under the names Valtrex and Zelitrex by GlaxoSmithKline. In the US, Ranbaxy Labs started marketing Valacyclovir in generic form from November 25, 2009.
Valtrex: Ingredients
The active ingredient is Valacyclovir hydrochloride. The inactive ingredients present in a dose of Valtrex are:
- Carnauba wax,
- Colloidal silicon dioxide,
- Crospovidone,
- FD&C blue no. 2 lake,
- Hypromellose,
- Magnesium stearate,
- Microcrystalline cellulose,
- Polyethylene glycol,
- Polysorbate 80,
- Povidone, and
- Titanium dioxide.
Valtrex has six main medical indications. It is designed for treating HSV and VZV infections. The primary functions of this medicine are:
- Treating oral or genital herpes simplex
- Reducing transmission of HSV to uninfected individuals
- Treating Herpes zoster (shingles)
- Preventing the occurrence of CMV disease post organ transplant
- Prophylaxis against herpes virus in patients with compromised immunities (patients undergoing chemotherapy and other such procedures)
- Preventing herpes B virus infection
Less than 1% of the participants of the clinical trials preceding the approval of the use of Valtrex experienced adverse drug reactions such as:
- Diarrhea
- Headache
- Nausea
- Vomiting
The following are the common dosage for an average individual:
Initial genital herpes: 1000 mg two times every day (10 days)
Recurrent genital herpes: 500 mg two times every day (3 days)
Chronic suppressive treatment for recurrent genital herpes: 1000mg or 500mg once every day
Valtrex: Precautions
Before you consume Valtrex you should consult your doctor and give him information around the following points:
- Nervous system problems
- Kidney disorders
- HIV-AIDS infection
- History of bone marrow transplant
- Pregnancy status
- Other current medications