Description

What is Valaciclovir and how does it work?
Valaciclovir is a medication used to treat herpes, including genital herpes. Once in your body, it transforms into Aciclovir, which helps the medication stay in your system longer, reducing the frequency of doses required.

How do I take Valaciclovir?
For most cases, swallow one 500mg tablet twice a day with water for five days. For a first outbreak of genital herpes, treatment may be extended to 10 days. To help prevent outbreaks, take one 500mg tablet daily. Stay hydrated during treatment, as Valaciclovir can strain the kidneys.

How effective is Valaciclovir?
Valaciclovir helps speed up pain relief and reduces the duration of symptoms. When taken twice a day, it works as effectively as Aciclovir for treating genital herpes. It also helps treat cold sores and other skin infections caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Used alongside safe sex practices, it can lower the risk of passing genital herpes to a partner.

What is the difference between Valaciclovir and Aciclovir?
Valaciclovir converts to Aciclovir in the body, but it is better absorbed, allowing it to remain in the body longer and reducing the frequency of doses.

What is Valtrex?
Valtrex is the brand name for Valaciclovir. Both generic Valaciclovir and Valtrex are equally effective; the main difference is that the generic version is typically more affordable.