Valorin
Valorin is an antiviral medicine that helps kill or stop the growth of viruses like herpes simplex, shingles, and cytomegalovirus.
Form
tabletti, kalvopäällysteinen
Strength
500 mg
Active Ingredient
Valaciclovir hydrochloride monohydrate
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Dosage varies depending on the condition. Typically, the dose is 500 mg - 2000 mg, taken 1-4 times daily.
Method
Take this medicine by mouth, swallow the tablet whole with water at the same time each day.
Important
The maximum daily dose can be 8000 mg, but your doctor will decide your specific dose.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Headache
- •Nausea
- •Dizziness
- •Vomiting
- •Diarrhoea
- •Skin reactions after sun exposure (sun sensitivity)
- •Rash
- •Itching
RARE
- •Confusion
- •Seeing or hearing things that are not real (hallucinations)
- •Feeling very drowsy
- •Trembling or shaking
- •Feeling restless or agitated
- •Shortness of breath
- •Stomach discomfort
- •Hives or itchy rash
- •Lower back pain (kidney pain)
- •Blood in urine
- •Low white blood cell count
- •Low platelet count
- •Increased liver enzyme levels
- •Problems with balance or coordination
- •Slow, slurred speech
- •Seizures
- •Brain problems
- •Loss of consciousness (coma)
- •Severe confusion or restless thoughts (delirium)
- •Kidney failure, with little or no urine
Important Warnings
- Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to valaciclovir, aciclovir, or any other ingredient.
- If you develop a widespread rash, fever, and swollen lymph nodes, stop taking the medicine and contact a doctor immediately.
- Talk to your doctor before use if you have kidney disease, liver disease, are over 65, or have a weak immune system.
- Drink plenty of water regularly while taking Valorin to help reduce side effects on your kidneys or nervous system.
- If you have genital herpes, avoid sexual contact if you have sores or blisters, and use condoms to prevent spreading the infection.
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- Do not use Valorin during pregnancy or breastfeeding without consulting your doctor.
- Valorin may affect your ability to drive. Do not drive or operate machinery if you experience such effects.