What is Valtrex 500mg tablet Used For?
Valtrex 500mg is used in the treatment of herpes virus infections, including herpes labialis (also known as cold sores), herpes zoster (also known as shingles), and herpes simplex (also known as genital herpes) in adults. Valtrex 500mg tablet is also used to treat chickenpox and cold sores in children. Valtrex 500mg can be purchased at Drugstore Nigeria, an online pharmacy store in Lagos.
What is Valtrex 500mg Composition?
It contains Valacyclovir hydrochloride as the active ingredient.
Other ingredients include; carnauba wax, colloidal silicon dioxide, crospovidone, FD&C Blue No.
How Does Valtrex 500mg Work?
Valtrex 500mg is an antiviral medication. It is used to treat shingles, a skin viral infection (herpes zoster). It is also used to treat cold sores and to treat and prevent genital herpes recurrences. It works by interfering with how the virus reproduces.
Valtrex 500mg Dosage
For the treatment of recurrent genital herpes, the recommended dose of Valtrex is 500 mg twice daily for three days.
What are the Common Side Effects of Valtrex 500mg?
Common side effects of Valtrex 500mg include;
- Nausea
- Stomach pain
- Headache.
How Long do the Side Effects of Valtrex 500mg Last?
The most common side effect of Valtrex is nausea. Typically, gastrointestinal side effects such as nausea resolve within a day or two. Consult your doctor if the nausea is severe and/or causes vomiting.
How Quickly Does Valtrex 500mg Work?
For most initial herpes outbreaks and cases of recurring herpes, Valtrex 500mg takes effect very quickly and provides some level of relief in as little as two to three days. Generally, the sooner you take Valtrex after noticing symptoms, the faster it will be to provide relief
Where Can I Buy Valtrex 500mg in Nigeria?
Buy Valtrex 500mg at the best prices at Drugstore.ng, Nigeria’s largest online pharmacy store.
