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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 »

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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 »

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