Genital herpes is a disease caused by Herpes Simplex-2 virus (HSV-2) and Herpes Simplex-1 virus (HSV-1). These viruses belong to the same group of viruses which causes chickenpox, shingles, mononucleosis and cold sores. Genital herpes is a recurring disease, which …

Valtrex is an antiviral used to treat herpes labialis (cold sores) in adults and adolescents aged 12 years and older. Previously approved for treating genital herpes and herpes zoster (shingles). The first oral treatment approved for this indication. * Recommended …

Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic uremic syndrome (TTP/HUS), in some cases resulting in death, has occurred in patients with advanced HIV disease and also in allogeneic bone marrow transplant and renal transplant recipients participating in clinical trials of VALTREX at doses of …

Frequently reported adverse events in clinical trials of VALTREX in healthy patients are listed in Tables 4 and 5.

Table 4. Incidence (%) of Adverse Events in Herpes Zoster Study Populations

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Valacyclovir Caplets may be given without regard to meals.

Herpes Zoster: The recommended dosage of Valacyclovir for the treatment of herpes zoster is 1 gram orally 3 times daily for 7 days. Therapy should be initiated at the earliest sign or …