Valamac 500mg Tablet

Making informed decisions about your health is essential. This page offers a detailed look at Valamac 500mg Tablet, providing you with the facts about its therapeutic uses, recommended dosage, potential side effects, drug interactions, and other vital information. Use this knowledge to have meaningful conversations with your healthcare provider about Valamac 500mg Tablet and your treatment options.

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MRP: ₹ 123.4
Packing: 3.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Valacyclovir (500mg)
Brand: Macleods Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd
Uses: Herpes labialis,Genital herpes infection,Herpes zoster

Description

Valamac 500mg 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
Valamac 500mg 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
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible
However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule
Do not double the dose
You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage
It may lead to a few common side effects like headache, vomiting, dizziness, diarrhea, itching (pruritus), and abdominal pain
Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration
Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Cautions

Liver:	SAFE IF PRESCRIBED: Valamac 500mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Valamac 500mg Tablet is recommended.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Valamac 500mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Valamac 500mg 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.
Driving:	UNSAFE: Valamac 500mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Breast feeding:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Valamac 500mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.
Pregnency:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: Valamac 500mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Valamac 500mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	Antiviral (Non-HIV) drugs
Therapeutic class:	ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Nucleoside analog

Uses

Uses of Valamac 500mg Tablet

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
Valamac 500mg 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
Valamac 500mg 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
Valamac 500mg 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.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Valamac 500mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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