Apo-Valacyclovir?
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Valtrex?
Brand Names: Canada:
Apo-Valacyclovir?;CO Valacyclovir;DOM-Valacyclovir;Mylan-Valacyclovir;PHL-Valacyclovir;PMS-Valacyclovir;PRO-Valacyclovir;Riva-Valacyclovir;Valtrex?
Uses
- It is used to treat herpes infections.
- It is used to treat shingles.
- It is used to treat cold sores.
- Valacyclovir works to harm the virus and fight the infection.
Dosing
How to take
- Use as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Take with a full glass of water.
- Drink lots of noncaffeine liquids unless told to drink less liquid by your doctor.
- If you are taking this drug for an infection that came back, start this drug as soon as you can.
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