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Usage

Physicians recommend Valtrex for virus infections like genital herpes. It also resolves chicken pox. However, the medication doesn't cure these infections. It can only help in reducing its length and outbreak severity. 

Valtrex helps in cases of viral infections through gene multiplication disruption. It decreases itching or pain, prevents the formation of sores, and assists in the speedy healing of previous sores. 

Dosage & Administration

A physician won't prescribe the same dosage for all patients. So, ensure you consult a physician to get a personalized dosage. 

Generally, it's better to utilize Valtrex within forty eight hours after experiencing the initial symptoms of herpes like burning sensation, pain, and blisters. For recurring outbreaks, consume Valtrex twenty four hours after experiencing an episode. It can be utilized before or after a meal. 

Valtrex is utilized by oral ingestion. It's available as:

• A Tablet 
• An oral solution

Consume the oral solution using a measuring device to get an accurate dose. Avoid using a soup spoon for this purpose. 

Consume enough water to urinate frequently when ingesting this medication. It will prevent problems in your kidney by keeping them working. 

The symptoms may clear after a few days. However, ensure you complete your dosage for a complete recovery. 

Chickenpox Treatment

A doctor should administer the dose for children under 2 years. 

Children from 2-19 will consume Valtrex based on their weight. Usually, the drug is ingested as 20 mg/ kg for 5 days- morning, afternoon, & night. But a total daily dose shouldn't go above 100 milligrams. 

Cold Sores 

An adult should ingest 2 grams twice within an interval of twelve hours. Persons aged twelve and older can consume a similar dose. But a consultant should prescribe the correct dose for people below twelve years. 

Genital Herpes Therapy

• 1st episode: Patients experiencing this ailment for the first time will ingest 1 gram twice for 10 days. The physician will prescribe the pediatric dose. 
• Reoccurring outbreaks: Adults experiencing reoccurring episodes should ingest five hundred milligrams twice for 3 days. Ensure to get a pediatric dose from a consultant. 
• Prevention of recurring episodes: Adults should ingest 500 mg or 1 gram daily. Obtain an accurate pediatric dose from a doctor. 

Doses for Shingles

Adults should consume 1 gram thrice for 1 week. A consultant will prescribe an appropriate dosage for pediatrics. 

Precautions

Patients should adhere to these precautionary measures before and while consuming Valaciclocir:

• Inform a physician if:
• Suffering a renal disease 
• Underwent a renal transplant 
• Your immunity is compromised due to a disease like HIV/AIDs. 
• If you react to Zovirax shouldn't ingest this drug. 
• Ensure that all contaminated areas are properly cleansed and dried to prevent further contamination. 
• Dress in loose clothings to prevent irritating blisters. 
• Herpes is spread through sexual intercourse and won't be prevented by consuming Valacyclovir. So, abstain from unprotected sex. 
• Don't drive or consume alcohol while consuming Valtrex as it could make you feel drowsy.

Side Effects

While ingesting Valacyclovir, you may expect some adverse effects. Contact a physician if you experience the following:

Common effects 

• Irritation 
• Fatigue 
• Sad feelings 
• Difficulty in sleeping

Rare effects 

• Chest tightness 
• Migraine
• Cough 
• Fever 
• Chills
• Jaundice
• Reduced urine frequency
• Black stool

Extreme cases 

• Blurred vision 
• Anxiety 
• Agitation
• Speech difficulty 
• Dizziness 
• Bloody urine
• Itching 
• Nervousness 
• Dry mouth 
• Polydipsia
• Rapid breathing
• Skin redness 
• Mood swings
• Nausea
• Difficulty swallowing 
• Labored breathing

Other effects include 

• Pediatric: There's currently no proven research on Valtrex safety for children under twelve years.
• Geriatric: There's no special effects of Valtrex on elderly patients. So, they should utilize it freely but according to prescription. However, patients suffering from kidney diseases or any age-related diseases must inform a specialist before the treatment.
• Breastfeeding: Valtrex has no known effects on nursing mothers or infants. However, a doctor must prescribe it for your consumption.

Missed Dosage

If you forget to consume Valtrex at the stipulated period, consume it when you remember. But you should skip it if your next dosing time is approaching. Avoid ingesting double doses at once. 

Overdosing

Consuming an overdose of Valtrex may result in serious symptoms like suffocation. Call the emergency line 911 or the poison control unit for help. 

Some common signs of overdose may include:

• Seizures
• Tiredness 
• Mood swings 
• Excess or reduced urine.

Drug Interactions

Valacyclovir reacts negatively or positively to different drugs. So, talk to a physician if you are already on medication. If the drug interacts negatively with Valacyclovir, doctors should change the dosage or offer precautionary methods. 

Combining Valtrex with these drugs is often not recommended. However, a physician may alter the dosage. 

• Nitisinone
• Foscarnet
• Leflunomide
• Fexinidazole
• Teriflunomide
• Dichlorphenamide

Combining this medication with the drugs below could increase side effects.

• Phenytoin
• Valproic Acid
• Fosphenytoin

Dr. Washington