Valacyclovir 500mg Tablets

Buy Valaciclovir (Valacyclovir) 500 mg Tablets online. Each tablet contains 500 mg of valaciclovir, an antiviral medicine used to treat infections caused by the herpes viruses. It is the same active ingredient as the reference brand Valtrex. In the USA, UK and Australia it is a prescription medicine, so a valid prescription is needed for your order. See today's price above and add it to your cart.

The 500 mg strength is the standard tablet for treating and preventing genital herpes. Valaciclovir is also used for shingles and cold sores. It is not a cure, but it helps outbreaks clear faster and, when taken daily, can reduce how often they return. Approved uses and legal status differ between countries, so this page covers the USA, UK, Australia, the UAE and Russia.

Product Information

Product Name

Valaciclovir (Valacyclovir) 500 mg Tablets

Active Ingredient

Valaciclovir (as valaciclovir hydrochloride)

Strength

500 mg per tablet

Dosage Form

Tablet

Route of Administration

Oral

Drug Class

Antiviral (aciclovir pro-drug)

Pack Size

shown on the product page

Reference Brand

Valtrex

Legal Status UK

Prescription-only medicine (POM)

Legal Status USA

Prescription only

Legal Status Australia

Prescription only (Schedule 4)

Reference Brand and Generic Options

The reference (original) brand of valaciclovir is Valtrex, developed by GSK and sold in many countries. Valaciclovir is also sold as generic tablets and under other brand names, including Valtrex in the USA, UK, Australia and Russia (Вальтрекс). The spelling differs: valaciclovir is the international name and valacyclovir is the US spelling.

Compare the active ingredient, strength, manufacturer and packaging on your product. Different brands contain the same active ingredient at the same labelled strength but should not be assumed to have identical inactive ingredients or appearance.

Valaciclovir 500 mg Availability by Country

• United States: valacyclovir tablets are prescription medicines, sold as the reference brand Valtrex and as generic valacyclovir. The US label lists cold sores, genital herpes, shingles and chickenpox.
• United Kingdom: valaciclovir tablets, including Valtrex, are prescription-only medicines (POM) used for shingles, herpes simplex and cold sores, and to prevent cytomegalovirus after transplant.
• Australia: valaciclovir is a prescription-only (Schedule 4) medicine. Follow the label of the pack you receive.
• United Arab Emirates: we deliver to the UAE. Delivery options and cost are shown at checkout.
• Russia: valaciclovir is sold locally as Valtrex (Вальтрекс) and as generic valacyclovir (валацикловир). We deliver to Russia; delivery options and cost are shown at checkout.

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How it works

Valaciclovir is a pro-drug of aciclovir (acyclovir). After you swallow it, the body converts it into aciclovir, which stops the herpes virus from copying its DNA. This limits how fast the virus multiplies, so sores heal sooner and symptoms ease. Valaciclovir is absorbed better than aciclovir tablets, which is why it can be taken fewer times a day. It does not remove the virus from the body.

Genital herpes: valaciclovir 500 mg is used to treat the first episode and later outbreaks of genital herpes, and as a daily tablet to prevent outbreaks in people who get them often. In the USA the label also covers reducing the chance of passing genital herpes to a partner when used daily together with safer sex.

Shingles: it treats shingles (herpes zoster), which is the return of the chickenpox virus. It works best when started within 72 hours of the rash appearing.

Cold sores: it treats cold sores on the lips and face when started at the first tingle or sign.

Other uses: in the UK the product information also lists prevention of cytomegalovirus after organ transplant in specialist care. Your prescriber chooses the right tablet strength and dose for you.

The UK product information describes a 500 mg tablet twice a day for treating herpes simplex infections of the skin and genital area, for about 3 to 10 days depending on whether it is a first or repeat episode. To prevent repeat genital herpes outbreaks, 500 mg once a day is described. Start treatment as early as possible, at the first sign of an outbreak.

Dosing rules vary by country. The US label describes 500 mg twice a day for 3 days for a repeat genital herpes outbreak, and 500 mg or 1 g once a day for suppression, with different doses for cold sores and shingles. Tablets can be taken with or without food and should be swallowed with a glass of water. Kidney problems and older age may need a lower dose. Always follow the leaflet in the pack and the advice of your prescriber or pharmacist.

Storage Instructions

Store the tablets in their original pack at room temperature, below 30°C, following any instructions printed on the pack. Keep out of the reach of children and do not use after the expiry date.

• Headache
• Nausea
• Dizziness
• Vomiting
• Diarrhoea
• Stomach pain
• Skin rash or itching
• Sensitivity of the skin to sunlight
• Tiredness

Seek urgent medical attention for swelling of the face, lips or throat, difficulty breathing, severe skin reactions, passing very little urine, or confusion, hallucinations or severe drowsiness, which are more likely in older people and in people with kidney problems. In people with a weakened immune system, rare serious blood and kidney disorders have been reported.

• Kidney function: the dose may need to be lowered in kidney disease and in older people. Tell your prescriber about any kidney problems.
• Hydration: drink plenty of fluids while taking valaciclovir, particularly at higher doses.
• Allergy: do not use if you are allergic to valaciclovir, aciclovir (acyclovir) or any ingredient.
• Confusion and drowsiness: older people and those with kidney disease may become confused or see or hear things that are not there. Stop and contact a doctor if this happens.
• Weakened immune system: serious blood and kidney problems have been reported at high doses in people with advanced HIV or after transplant. Use only under specialist care.
• Other medicines: tell your prescriber about mycophenolate, ciclosporin, tacrolimus, cimetidine, probenecid and other medicines that can affect the kidneys.
• Spread of infection: valaciclovir does not cure herpes and does not stop spread completely. Avoid sex during an outbreak and when you have symptoms, and use condoms.
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding: information in pregnancy is limited, and the medicine passes into breast milk. Use only if your prescriber decides the benefit outweighs the risk.
• Driving: dizziness and confusion can occur. Do not drive or use machinery if you feel affected.