VALAMAC 500MG TABLET belongs to the class of antiviral medication which is used to treat viral infections. It plays a vital role in treating cold sores (an inflamed blister in or near the mouth caused by infection with the herpes simplex virus), genital herpes (A common sexually transmitted infection marked by genital pain and sores), and herpes zoster (a viral infection that causes a painful rash). VALAMAC 500MG TABLET does not cure herpes but instead does not allow the infection to spread and treat its symptoms.

VALAMAC 500MG TABLET contains valacyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. VALAMAC 500MG TABLET is used in treating viral infection by preventing the multiplication of viruses in human cells. As a result, this stops the proliferation of viruses and produces new viruses, slowly leading to the viral infection clearing up.

VALAMAC 500MG TABLET is taken with or without food in a dose and duration as advised by the doctor. Your dose will depend on your condition and how you respond to VALAMAC 500MG TABLET. Sometimes, you may experience headaches, dizziness, feeling sick (nausea or vomiting), diarrhoea, and skin sensitivity to sunlight. Most of these side effects of VALAMAC 500MG TABLET are temporary, do not require medical attention, and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects are persistent, reach out to your doctor.

Consume only if the doctor prescribes you. Never encourage self-medication or suggest your medicine to someone else. Do not take VALAMAC 500MG TABLET if you are allergic to VALAMAC 500MG TABLET, valacyclovir, or any of its ingredients. Check with your doctor if you're pregnant, breastfeeding, or taking other prescribed or non-prescribed medicines. Use protection while having sexual intercourse to avoid the transfer of genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease) to your partner. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking VALAMAC 500MG TABLET as a dose adjustment may be required.

VALAMAC 500MG TABLET contains Valacyclovir, which is an antiviral medication. VALAMAC 500MG TABLET is used in treating viral infection by preventing the multiplication of viruses in human cells. As a result, this stops the proliferation of viruses and produces new viruses, slowly leading to the viral infection's clearing up.

• Headaches
• Feeling dizzy
• Feeling sick (nausea)
• Being sick (vomiting)
• Diarrhoea
• Rash
• Itching (pruritus)
• Skin sensitivity to sunlight

Do not take VALAMAC 500MG TABLET if you are allergic to VALAMAC 500MG TABLET or any of its ingredients. Inform your doctor about all other OTC medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. If you have kidney disease or kidney transplant, heart problem or history of heart problem, have HIV/AIDS, are pregnant, or plan to become pregnant, VALAMAC 500MG TABLET should be taken with caution and only if a doctor prescribes you. VALAMAC 500MG TABLET may cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting when you get up too quickly from a lying position, especially when you start taking VALAMAC 500MG TABLET so please get up gradually. Also, do not drive a car or operate machinery requiring concentration as VALAMAC 500MG TABLET may cause dizziness. Please do not take VALAMAC 500MG TABLET if you have ever developed a rash due to fever. Use protection while having sexual intercourse to avoid the transfer of genital herpes (a sexually transmitted disease) to your partner. If you have a weak immune system, please inform your doctor before taking VALAMAC 500MG TABLET as a dose adjustment may be required. Drink plenty of fluid as VALAMAC 500MG TABLET can cause dehydration and kidney damage.

Drug-drug interactions: This medicine may have an interaction with medication containing iodine, blood thinners (aspirin), NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen), anti-biotics (amoxicillin), anti-allergy medications (cetirizine), beta-blockers (metoprolol), Vitamin B12, Cholecalciferol (vitamin D3).

Drug-Food Interactions: VALAMAC 500MG TABLET interacts with non-prescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking or plan to take. Also, alcohol consumption and drinks containing caffeine should not be taken along with VALAMAC 500MG TABLET.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have or had renal dysfunction or disease, hemodialysis (a procedure where a dialysis machine and a special filter called an artificial kidney, or a dialyzer, are used to clean your blood), and organ transplant, Immunodeficiency, bone marrow transplantation, and Neutropenia (lower-than-normal levels of neutrophils).

• IODINE
• ASPIRIN
• IBUPROFEN
• NAPROXEN
• AMOXICILLIN
• CETIRIZINE
• METOPROLOL
• CHOLECALCIFEROL

• Avoid alcoholic beverages with VALAMAC 500MG TABLET as they can make you dehydrated and may affect your sleep.
• Including heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acid-containing food drinks in your daily diet. You can also use low-fat cooking oil like olive oil, soybean oil, canola oil, and coconut oil.
• Include turmeric or yellow mustard in your diet to avoid constipation caused by antiviral drugs and increase the intake of fluids to stay hydrated.
• Take enough Vitamin D and fresh air as it is known to improve the symptoms of herpes infection.

Herpes zoster(shingles): Herpes zoster is a viral infection that causes a painful rash that causes red skin rashes and burning. The virus lives in your nervous system for years before causing Herpes. It can appear on your face, neck, torso, and one side of the body. It can occur in and around the eyes, also known as ophthalmic herpes zoster. Antiviral medicines can help in the treatment of shingles(Herpes Zoster). Caused by the Varicella-Zoster virus.