Valacyclovir
Brand names: Valtrex
Drug class: Herpesvirus Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor
Prescription only
What is valacyclovir used for?
- Chickenpox
- Herpes genitalis
- Herpes labialis
- Herpes zoster
VALTREX is a deoxynucleoside analogue DNA polymerase inhibitor indicated for: Adult Patients ( 1.1 ) • Cold Sores (Herpes Labialis) • Genital Herpes • Treatment in immunocompetent patients (initial or recurrent episode) • Suppression in immunocompetent or HIV-1−infected patients • Reduction of transmission • Herpes Zoster Pediatric Patients ( 1.2 ) • Cold Sores (Herpes Labialis) • Chickenpox Limitations of Use ( 1.3 ) The efficacy and safety of VALTREX have not been established in immunocompromised patients other than for the suppression of genital herpes in HIV-1−infected patients. 1.1 Adult …
Valacyclovir price
Generic: From $0.23 each, about $6.87 for 30 (500 mg tablet).
Brand: Valtrex: from $12.81 each, about $384 for 30 (500 mg caplet).
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