Common Brand (S): Valtrex Generic Name (S): valacyclovir Uses Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by certain types of viruses
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Valtrex (valacyclovir) could be prescribed
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Acyclovir
Both drugs target the same viruses but valacyclovir provides longer duration of action, therefore, doses can be taken fewer times every day - this is the only real advantage
1) • Cold Sores (Herpes Labialis) • Genital Herpes • Treatment in immunocompetent patients (initial or recurrent Results 1 - 18 of 30 for "VALACYCLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE" Sort by
Valacyclovir Hydrochloride Strength 1 gram Imprint F 8 3 Color Blue Shape Capsule/Oblong View details
Acting as an oral prodrug, valacyclovir is converted in vivo to acyclovir
Valtrex (valacyclovir) is a nucleoside analog antiviral drug used to treat shingles (herpes zoster) and genital herpes (herpes simplex genitalis) infections, and cold sores (herpes labialis)
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Valacyclovir is an antiviral prodrug that is rapidly converted into acyclovir in the body
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81% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 12% reported a negative effect
It has the following structural formula: Valacyclovir hydrochloride is a white to off-white powder with the molecular formula C13H20N6O4•HCl and a molecular weight of 360
For a prescription of 30, 500 mg oral tablets, the full cost will be around $200, an average price of $7 per tablet
I have been getting valacyclovir hcl 500mg which is a generic of valtrex, its a blue tablet with a v
Maternal Levels
These viruses cause illnesses such as cold sores, genital herpes, and shingles
No interactions were found between cephalexin and valacyclovir