Description
Valanix 500 Tablet is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of herpes labialis, genital herpes infection, and herpes zoster infections. It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells and clears up the infection. Valanix 500 Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage. Valanix 500 Tablet may cause a few common side effects like headache, nausea, and stomach pain. Inform your doctor if these bother you or persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Introduction
In Herpes labialis Herpes labialis, commonly known as cold sores, is a viral infection that primarily affects the lip. Symptoms typically include a burning pain followed by small blisters or sores. The first attack may also be accompanied by fever, sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes. Valanix 500 Tablet can speed up the healing of herpes labialis and also prevent recurrence of the sores. In Genital herpes infection Genital herpes infection is a common sexually transmitted infection marked by genital pain and sores. It can affect both men and women. Symptoms include pain, itching, and irritation. Valanix 500 Tablet helps in treating the symptoms effectively and also prevents the multiplication of the infection-causing virus. In Herpes zoster Herpes zoster infection is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Valanix 500 Tablet can shorten the length and severity of the infection. It is most effective if you start taking it as soon as possible after the rash appears. Keeping the immune system healthy is the best way to prevent it. Maintaining good hygiene is another way of preventing herpes zoster infection.
Benefits
Valanix 500 Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
How to use
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Valanix 500 Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Advice
- Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Valanix 500 Tablet. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Valanix 500 Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies. - Breast feeding : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Valanix 500 Tablet is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby. - Driving : UNSAFE - Valanix 500 Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. - Kidney : CAUTION - Valanix 500 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Valanix 500 Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine to lower the side effects on the kidney. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Valanix 500 Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Valanix 500 Tablet is recommended.