Valtrex®
The following information is a summary. It is
not intended to replace a doctor's instructions.
USES
This medication is an antiviral agent used in
the treatment of herpes zoster (shingles), genital
herpes and is also being used for herpes simplex
(cold sores).
Upon approval, our US physicians will write an
FDA approved prescription for you and the product
will be filled and shipped by a US Licensed pharmacist
direct to your doorstep, immediately and discreetly.
DRUG INTERACTIONS
Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription
medication you may take including cimetidine or
probenecid.
HOW TO USE THIS
MEDICATION
Take usually 1 tablet 2 times daily for acute
outbreaks and 1 tablet daily as a maintenance
dose if needed. Take Valtrex by mouth as directed.
Do not skip doses or stop taking this without
your doctor's approval. Stopping therapy too soon
may result in ineffective treatment.
MISSED DOSE
Try to take each dose at the scheduled time.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered;
do not take it if it is near the time for the
next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume
your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up"
the dose to catch up.
NOTES
Valtrex is most effective if it is started within
48 hours of when the rash first appears.
PRECAUTIONS
Tell your doctor if you have any kidney disease,
blood disorders or if you have any allergies.
This medication should be used only if clearly
needed during pregnancy. Discuss the risks and
benefits with your doctor. It is not known if
this medication appears in breast milk. Consult
with your doctor before breast-feeding.
SIDE EFFECTS
Nausea, vomiting, headache, loss of appetite,
weakness, stomach pain or dizziness may occur
the first several days as your body adjusts to
the medication. If any of these effects continue
or become bothersome, inform your doctor. Notify
your doctor if your condition does not appear
to improve or you experience a worsening of symptoms
while taking Valtrex.
STORAGE
Store this medication at room temperature between
59 and 77 degrees F (15 to 25 degrees C) away
from heat and light. Keep this and all medications
out of the reach of children
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