Mell What is Zelitrex 500mg used for?
Zelitrex tablets belong to a group of medicines called antivirals. Zelitrex tablets are used for the treatment of shingles (herpes zoster) and ophthalmic zoster (shingles affecting the eye region). Zelitrex tablets work by stopping the multiplication of the virus which causes shingles.
How long does it take for Zelitrex to work?
For most initial herpes outbreaks and cases of recurring herpes, valacyclovir takes effect very quickly and provides some level of relief in as little as two to three days.
Can you get Valtrex over the counter?
Valacyclovir is a prescription medication and, as a result, one cannot get valacyclovir HCl over-the-counter (valacyclovir OTC). Instead, one must get a prescription from a medical provider before being able to obtain valacyclovir pills.
Can I drink alcohol while taking valacyclovir?
Although no drug interactions exist between alcohol and Valtrex, it is still best to avoid alcohol while taking the medication. Alcohol can impair your immune system, making your infection harder to treat. Further, both drinking and Valtrex can cause nausea, potentially worsening that side effect.
What is a substitute for Valtrex?
Besides Valtrex, two other antiviral drugs can kill the varicella-zoster virus, acyclovir (Zovirax) and famciclovir (Famvir).
How are Zelitrex tablets used to treat shingles?
Zelitrex tablets work by stopping the multiplication of the virus which causes shingles. They can reduce the length and severity of an outbreak of shingles and the duration of pain associated with shingles. It is important the treatment is started within the first three days of the shingles attack.
When is the best time to take Zelitrex?
They can reduce the length and severity of an outbreak of shingles and the duration of pain associated with shingles. It is important the treatment is started within the first three days of the shingles attack. Zelitrex tablets are more effective in patients 50 years of age and older.
How big is a Zelitrex 500 mg tablet?
Zelitrex 500 mg tablets are white biconvex, elongated tablets with a white to off white core, engraved with “GX CF1” on one side. They are available in a pack size of 42 tablets. Zelitrex tablets contain the active ingredient valaciclovir.
What’s the difference between Valtrex and valaciclovir OTC?
Valtrex OTC (generic name:Valaciclovir) 250 mg, 500 mg, 1000mg film-coated tablets What Valtrex is and what it is used for Read indications for use if you want to order Valaciclovir online Valtrex belongs to a group of medicines called antivirals.