Valtrex
Formulated to alleviate active viral replications to support immune clearing and target cutaneous herpes lesions.
- Category
- Antivirals
- Active ingredient
- Valaciclovir
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 500mg · 1000mg
You will receive a quality generic equivalent of Valtrex, depending on stock.
Prescription and consultation requirements for Valtrex vary by destination and are determined by the fulfilment partner.
Valtrex details
- Conditions
- Herpes Zoster · Herpes Simplex Virus Infections · Varicella
- Alternative names
- valacyclovir
- Therapeutic class
- Nucleoside Analog DNA Polymerase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Antiviral
- Known off-label uses
- cytomegalovirus prophylaxis
- Contraindications
- severe hypersensitivity to valacyclovir or acyclovir
- Minor side effects
- headache; nausea; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- fatigue; abdominal pain; diarrhoea
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Supply category
- Prescription-only medicine (POM)
- Originator
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Onset Time
- 24–48 hours
- Duration
- 12 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Probenecid; Cimetidine; Tenofovir
- Age restrictions
- Approved for paediatric and adult populations based on indication.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- TGA Category B: Generally safe. Breastfeeding: Clinically compatible.
Serious side effects
thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura, requires immediate medical attention; acute kidney injury, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
formulated to alleviate active viral replications to support immune clearing and target cutaneous herpes lesions.
Mechanism of action
Rapidly biotransforms into acyclovir, which selectively terminates viral DNA chain elongation by blocking DNA polymerase.
What you will receive
Valtrex is the originator brand name, made by GlaxoSmithKline. We use it to identify the medicine and are not affiliated with GlaxoSmithKline.
- The fulfilment partner confirms whether the exact brand or an equivalent containing Valaciclovir is offered.
- The offered brand, manufacturer and dispatch location depend on the product, destination and partner warehouse.
- Check the final product details at checkout before confirming an order.