Valtrex (valaciclovir): Reviews and patient testimonials

Valtrex Tablets 250mg

Varicella zoster virus (VZV) infections herpes zoster

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

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

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections

Valtrex 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:

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

Valtrex Tablets 500mg

Varicella zoster virus (VZV) infections herpes zoster

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

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

Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections

Valtrex 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:

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

Route of administration: Oral
Molecule: valaciclovir