Valaciclovir (valaciclovir): Reviews and patient testimonials

Valaciclovir 500 mg film-coated tablets

Varicella zoster virus (VZV) infections – herpes zoster

Valaciclovir is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster (shingles) and ophthalmic zoster in immunocompetent adults (see sections 4.4).

Valaciclovir is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster in adult patients with mild or moderate immunosuppression.

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections

Valaciclovir is indicated

• for the treatment and suppression of HSV infections of the skin and mucous membranes including

- treatment of first-episode of genital herpes in immunocompetent adults and adolescents and in immunocompromised adults

- treatment of recurrences of genital herpes in immunocompetent adults and adolescents, and in immunocompromised adults

- suppression of recurrent genital herpes in immunocompetent adults and adolescents and in immunocompromised adults

• Treatment and suppression of recurrent ocular HSV infections in immunocompetent adults and adolescents and in immunocompromised adults

Clinical studies have not been conducted in HSV-infected patients immunocompromised for other causes than HIV-infection.

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections:

Valaciclovir is indicated for the prophylaxis of CMV infection and disease following solid organ transplantation in adults and adolescents

Valaciclovir 500mg Tablets

Varicella zoster virus (VZV) infections herpes zoster

Valaciclovir tablets are indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster (shingles) and ophthalmic zoster in immunocompetent adults (see sections 4.4).

Valaciclovir tablets are indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster in adult patients with mild or moderate immunosuppression.

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections

Valaciclovir tablets are indicated

- for the treatment and suppression of HSV infections of the skin and mucous membranes including
	- treatment of first-episode of genital herpes in immunocompetent adults and adolescents and in immunocompromised adults
	- treatment of recurrences of genital herpes in immunocompetent adults and adolescents, and in immunocompromised adults
	- suppression of recurrent genital herpes in immunocompetent adults and adolescents and in immunocompromised adults
	- treatment and suppression of recurrent ocular HSV infections.

Clinical studies have not been conducted in HSV-infected patients immunocompromised for other causes than HIV-infection.

Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections:

Valaciclovir tablets are indicated for the prophylaxis of CMV infection and disease following solid organ transplantation in adults and adolescents
Route of administration: Oral
Molecule: valaciclovir