Instructions for Valacyclovir
Russian Product Name
Valacyclovir Canon
English Product Name
Valacyclovir Canon
Release Form
tab., covered with film, 500 mg: 7, 10, 14, 20, 21, 28, 30, 42 or 60 pcs.
ATX codes
J05AB11 Valaciclovir
Clinical and pharmacological groups / Group affiliation
Antiviral drug
Active ingredient
valacyclovir
Pharmacotherapeutic group
Antiviral agent
pharmachologic effect Valacyclovir
Mechanism of action is the ability of a drug to enter virus-infected cells and suppress viral DNA reproduction. This process interferes with the virus’s replication and spread. Valacyclovir is active against herpes simplex types 1 and 2, varicella zoster, cytomegalovirus, epstein-barr virus, and human herpesvirus 6.
Testimony Valacyclovir
- Treatment and prevention of Herpes zoster infections.
- Preventing cytomegalovirus infection with organs transplantation
- Nosology (ICD codes)
- B01
- Chickenpox [varicella]
- B02
- Herpes zoster [herpes zoster]
- B25
- Cytomegalovirus disease
method of application
when taken by mouth, a single amount for adults is 0.25 to 2 g. the frequency of use and length of the course depend on the indications.
patients with severe renal impairment should have their dosing regimen adjusted.
