A General Overview of Valcivir 1000

Valcivir 1000 is a drug which is mainly meant for antiviral functioning. The active ingredient here is valacyclovir. The medicine Valacyclovir is used for treating ailments like herpes. The drug controls the rate of escalation of the virus, allowing the body to get immune to the system and fight with the infection. The medication does not cure the virus but only diminishes the symptoms. The medicine is manufactured by Cipla, India. It is available in 1000 mg packaging. In USA the medicine is known by the name of Valtrex. Patients can buy them in 6, 30, 60 and 90 tablet packets.

Valacyclovir is a medicine prescribed for both children and adults to treat infections. It relieves symptoms associated with chicken pox, genital herpes, cold sores and shingles. The treatment with this medicine must belong as soon as the symptoms are visible. The herpes virus is contagious and taking this medicine will only stop the virus from spreading but cure it completely. The symptoms of herpes include burning, tingling sensations and blisters. When such symptoms are noticed, contact a doctor immediately.

Before beginning the treatment it is important to tell the doctor about any health conditions you are suffering from or taking medication of. Some of the notable diseases that must be mentioned include HIV or AIDS, Kidney disease, Bone marrow transplant, On Dialysis, Immune deficiency and Kidney transplant. The medicine has capability to damage liver functions and kidney functions when taken with certain drugs, hence telling doctors about important medication and drugs including herbal medications should be informed. Like all other medicines, this one too comes with a prescribed list of side effects and list of allergies. If any of the ingredients causes these allergies it is necessary to call the doctor immediately. All if a dose of this medicine is skipped or forgotten then take one immediately. If the time of the next doses is nearby, you can skip the missed one. However, it is always better to consult a doctor before making any changes in the schedule.

Valcivir 1000 comes with some probable side effects. Any of these side effects visible in a person should be immediately reported to a doctor, especially if there are the severe ones. Some common side effects include headache, dizziness, nausea and stomach ache. Serious side effects include symptoms like abdominal pain, fever, unusual bruising or excessive bleeding, jaundice, sudden changes in vision, irregular heartbeat, extreme fatigue, unconsciousness, rapid or slow heartbeat, dark or bloody urine, seizures. Sometimes the effects are short lived, while sometimes they persists. In both cases contact your doctor and seek attention.