Valtrex 1000mg
Valtrex 1000mg is one of 2 strengths in which Valtrex (Valacyclovir) is supplied. The full range is 500mg, 1000mg. This page covers what the 1000mg strength is used for and how it fits into typical dosing.
Forms and dosages
Valtrex is administered orally with or without food. According to the prescribing information, doses depend on the indication: 500mg twice daily for 3 days for recurrent genital herpes, 1000mg twice daily for 7-10 days for initial genital herpes episode, 2000mg twice on the same day for cold sores, 1000mg three times daily for 7 days for shingles, and 500mg daily for suppressive therapy. Substantial dose reduction is required in renal impairment.
Indications
Valtrex is approved in adults for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections, including genital herpes (initial episodes, recurrent episodes and suppressive therapy), herpes labialis (single-day high-dose regimen), reduction of transmission in heterosexual immunocompetent adults, herpes zoster (shingles) and prophylaxis of cytomegalovirus disease following solid organ transplantation. According to international guidelines, valacyclovir is preferred over acyclovir when adherence is a concern.
All strengths
- 1000mg
- 500mg
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