Valaciclovir

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Synonyms / Brand Names: Valaciclovir Hcl, Valaciclovir Hydrochloride, Valacyclover Hydrochloric, Valacyclover Hydrochloride, Valacyclovir Hydrochloride, Valacyclovir, Valtrex, Zelitrex

Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]

Dosing and Administration

The recommended dosage of Valaciclovir for the treatment of herpes zoster is 1 gram orally 3 times daily for 7 days. Therapy should be initiated at the earliest sign or symptom of herpes zoster and is most effective when started within 48 hours of the onset of zoster rash. No data are available on efficacy of treatment started greater than 72 hours after rash onset.
See Instructions for Administration for further dosing and administration information.



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Indications

Contraindications

Side Effects

Drug Interactions

Precautions

Overdose

Instructions for Administration

How Supplied

Pharmacokinetics and Molecular Data

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FDA on Valaciclovir

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Trial Resources

Ongoing Trials with Valaciclovir at Clinical Trials.gov

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Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.