VALACYCLOVIR (val-ay-SYE-kloe-veer)

Approved By the World Health Org

Valcyclovir, an antiviral, is used in patients with normal immune systems to treat herpes zoster infections (shingles) or to treat or suppress genital herpes.

Take exactly as prescribed by your health care professional.

Contact your paediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children.

If you notice any of the symptoms listed below or any other symptoms which seem severe/persistent contact your doctor immediately.

diarrhea
dizziness
headache
nausea
stomach pain
vomiting

This is not a complete list of side effects. Consult your health care professional for more information.

Inform your doctor if you are allergic to the formulation of this medication or any other medication in any other form.

Inform your doctor about any other medication you may be taking in any other form.

In case of overdose, call your local poison control center at 1-800-222-1222. If the victim has collapsed or is not breathing, call local emergency services at 911.

Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

if you have had a bone marrow or kidney transplant

if you have HIV/AIDS

if you have kidney problems

Safer sex practices can lower the chances of passing genital herpes to your partner.

Do not have sexual contact with your partner when you have any symptoms or outbreak of genital herpes.

Use a condom made of latex or polyurethane whenever you have sexual contact.

Do not double doses to make up for a missed dose. Consult your health care professional about your missed dose.

Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Store at room temperature, away from heat and light.

If you conceive whilst on a course with this medication inform your doctor immediately.

If you need to undergo any kind of surgery, inform your doctor you are taking this medicine.

Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, breast feeding or planning to conceive.