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Valacyclovir

Valacyclovir is an antiviral that is used to treat viral infections caused by herpes simplex virus (cold sores) and varicella-zoster virus (chickenpox and shingles). This medicine is also used to reduce the episodes of genital herpes, which is also caused by the herpes simplex virus. Valacyclovir does not cure these viral infections but decreases the severity and duration of the viral outbreak.

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I am not getting Valcivir 1000 mg. Can I take Acyclovir?

Query: Hello doctor, Tablet containing Acyclovir 200 mg is only available here. I have arranged to receive tablet Valcivir 1000 mg, but it will take a week to reach here. Kindly advise.  Read Full »


Dr. Kumaresan Muthuvel

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Acyclovir can be taken as 800 mg five times daily. Usually, Acyclovir is a dispersible tablet. Place four tablets in a glass of water and then you can drink the water once the tablets dissolve. Repeat this five times daily for five days. After a week, there is no poi...  Read Full »

What medicines should I take to calm the itching in my butt area caused by herpes infection?

Query: Hello doctor,I think I am in the healing phase of herpes infection. I have been having intense itchy in my butt area for the past two weeks. This itching gave me a lot of discomfort, and I could not even sleep as it happens more at night. I took two doses back to back since I have had two outbreaks ...  Read Full »


Dr. Nagaraj

Answer: Hello,Welcome to icliniq.com.Yes, you can take medicines to reduce your itching. But before that, I would like to know if you have any medical conditions causing repeated bouts of herpes.Thanks.  Read Full »

Can I take Valacyclovir for the mouth sores caused due to herpes infection?

Query: Hi doctor, Does Valacyclovir 500 mg help to prevent mouth sores caused due to herpes?   Read Full »


Dr. Shubadeep Debabrata Sinha

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug used for the treatment of cold sores (herpes labialis). The efficacy of Valacyclovir is not established after the development of cold sores. Hence, it should be used as early as possible. It should be used preferably at the earliest sym...  Read Full »

Recently I developed multiple anal warts and rashes on my abdomen. The doctor prescribed me Valacyclovir. Am I experiencing symptoms related to genital herpes?

Query: Hello doctor, I recently developed multiple anal warts and rashes on my abdomen. I consulted the doctor and he gave me ointment acyclovir and tablet Valacyclovir 1000 mg. I want to know if I am not experiencing any symptoms related to genital herpes why he has prescribed me Valacyclovir 1000 mg. Ple...  Read Full »


Dr. Dhepe Snehal Madhav

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I read your query and understand your concern. It appears to be a perianal abscess with minor erosions. Apply Mupirocin ointment twice daily for 20 days. Tablet Augmentin 625 mg twice daily after food for seven days. Use Cetrimide soap for bath for two months. Stop Acyc...  Read Full »

How to improve immunity to prevent recurrent HSV-2 infection?

Query: Hi doctor, I am diagnosed with HSV-2 last month from skin-to-skin contact with an asymptomatic boy. I took Valacyclovir for about four days, and the lesion on the right vaginal wall (one small cut), pain, burning, and pins and needles went away for the most part. But at times, I am feeling a strong...  Read Full »


Dr. Kaushal Bhavsar

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I can understand your concern. Yes, the herpes virus remains dormant in our body. So you might be having herpes virus in your body despite taking Valacyclovir. But I do not think this current symptom is due to the herpes virus. Because herpes virus will cause pain o...  Read Full »

I am suffering from a small reddishness in my glans and foreskin due to friction. Please help.

Query: Hi doctor, I am suffering from a small reddishness in my glans and foreskin. Due to friction, it becomes redder and clearly seen, or otherwise, it becomes normal. But the one mild reddish small patch on the glans has been for a year without any pain or irritation. Once, I had oral sex and accidental...  Read Full »


Dr. Atishay Bukharia

Answer: Hi, Welcome to Icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed for protecting patient's identity).Toxoplasmosis does not manifest like this. Valacyclovir is used for herpes, not for toxoplasmosis. Levocetirizine Montelukast is also not used for toxoplasmosis since you were positi...  Read Full »

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