Valtrex is a medical preparation in the form of tablets, the main component of which is valaciclovir hydrochloride. These tablets have a powerful antiviral effect against several types of herpesinfection that occur in humans.
Indications for use and effect of Valtrex tablets
Tablets against herpes Valtrex is often prescribed for herpes zoster on the lips, i.e. caused by the labial form of herpes simplex, with primary infection or relapse. Admission of this drug helps to suppress the development of the pathogen, which is why healing takes place, pain and itching are eliminated, the risk of re-activation of the virus decreases. Also, Valtrex is prescribed in the genital form of herpes simplex and with a different localization of lesions by simple herpes of the first and second type (in the mouth, nose, face, neck, etc.). With simple herpes, tablets can be used for both treatment and prevention of exacerbations and infection.
In addition, according to the instruction, Valtrex tablets are effective in herpes zoster, causing varicella and zoster . Their use in this case contributes to the early elimination of symptoms of the disease, including acute and postherpetic neuralgia. Also, the drug is prescribed for the prevention of cytomegalovirus infection, herpes zoster and herpes simplex after organ transplantation.
Precautionary measures
The drug in question is well tolerated in most cases, but should only be taken as prescribed by the doctor at their specific dosages. It should be taken into account that its effectiveness is high only with the timely start of application, at the stage of initial manifestations. With caution Valtrex is used in pregnancy, kidney failure, simultaneous administration of nephrotoxic drugs.