Valaciclovir
Synonyms / Brand Names: Valaciclovir Hcl, Valaciclovir Hydrochloride, Valacyclover Hydrochloric, Valacyclover Hydrochloride, Valacyclovir Hydrochloride, Valacyclovir, Valtrex, Zelitrex
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Dosing and Administration
The recommended dosage of Valaciclovir 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 symptom of herpes zoster and is most effective when started within 48 hours of the onset of zoster rash. No data are available on efficacy of treatment started greater than 72 hours after rash onset.
See Instructions for Administration for further dosing and administration information.
FDA Package Insert Resources
Indications, Contraindications, Side Effects, Drug Interactions, etc.
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Publication Resources
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Trial Resources
Ongoing Trials, Trial Results
Guidelines & Evidence Based Medicine Resources
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Media Resources
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Patient Resources
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International Resources
en Español
FDA Package Insert Resources
Indications
Contraindications
Side Effects
Drug Interactions
Precautions
Overdose
Instructions for Administration
How Supplied
Pharmacokinetics and Molecular Data
FDA label
FDA on Valaciclovir
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Publication Resources
Most Recent Articles on Valaciclovir
Review Articles on Valaciclovir
Articles on Valaciclovir in N Eng J Med, Lancet, BMJ
WikiDoc State of the Art Review
Textbook Information on Valaciclovir
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Trial Resources
Ongoing Trials with Valaciclovir at Clinical Trials.gov
Trial Results with Valaciclovir
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Guidelines & Evidence Based Medicine Resources
US National Guidelines Clearinghouse on Valaciclovir
Cochrane Collaboration on Valaciclovir
Cost Effectiveness of Valaciclovir
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Media Resources
Powerpoint Slides on Valaciclovir
Images of Valaciclovir
Podcasts & MP3s on Valaciclovir
Videos on Valaciclovir
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Patient Resources
Patient Information from National Library of Medicine
Patient Resources on Valaciclovir
Discussion Groups on Valaciclovir
Patient Handouts on Valaciclovir
Blogs on Valaciclovir
Valaciclovir in the News
Valaciclovir in the Marketplace
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International Resources
Valaciclovir en Español
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Adapted from the FDA Package Insert.