Valaciclovir Actavis

Valaciclovir Actavis Indications/Uses

valaciclovir

Manufacturer:

Teva

Distributor:

KLN Pharma
Full Prescribing Info
Indications/Uses
Varicela zoster virus (VZV infections - herpes zoster: Valaciclovir Actavis tablets is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster (shingles) and ophthalmic zoster in immunocompetent adults (see Precautions).
Valaciclovir Actavis tablets is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster in adult patients with mild or moderate immunosuppression (see Precautions).
Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections: Valaciclovir Actavis tablets is indicated: For the treatment and suppression of HSV infections of the skin and mucous membranes including: treatment of first-episode of genital herpes in immunocompetent adults and adolescents and in immunocompromised adults; treatment of recurrences of genital herpes in immunocompetent adults and adolescents, and in immunocompromised adults; suppression of recurrent genital herpes in immunocompetent adults and adolescents and in immunocompromised adults; treatment and suppression of recurrent ocular HSV infections (see Precautions).
Clinical studies have not been conducted in HSV-infected patients immunocompromised for other causes than HIV-infection (see Pharmacology: Pharmacodynamics under Actions).
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infections: Valaciclovir Actavis tablets is indicated for the prophylaxis of CMV infection and disease following solid organ transplantation in adults and adolescents (see Precautions).
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