Weight Loss
Valtrex - 500mg
This medication works by stopping the infecting virus from reproducing. This process starts very early after being infected so Valtrex works best when taken as soon as possible once symptoms begin to appear.
Valtrex is an antiviral medication used to treat herpes simplex viruses, including genital herpes (herpes simplex strain 2, HSV-2) and cold sores (herpes simplex strain 1, HSV-1). It also treats varicella zoster virus (VZV, herpes zoster), which causes chickenpox and shingles. It is also used to prevent infections in those who are immunocompromised, including preventing CMV (cytomegalovirus) in those who’ve had organ transplants.
It is an oral prescription in the form of capsules that can offer relief from unpleasant blisters within 24 hours as well as significantly reduce the duration of your outbreak. Treatment is most effective when used at the first sign of infection.
Each tablet is 500mg, but the dosage will depend on the form of herpes and whether you’re treating an initial bout, a recurrent bout or preventing infection. Your dose may also be adjusted if your symptoms persist after you complete your course or you have a weak immune system, kidney problems or are over the age of 65.
Valtrex should always be taken for the full course, regardless of whether the symptoms subside during the course.
The recommended dosages are the following:
- for treatment of an initial genital herpes infection - take one 500mg tablet twice a day for 5 days
- for the treatment of an initial cold sores infection - take four 500mg tablets then take another 4 tablets after 12 hours, you should only take Valtrex for one day for cold sores
- for the treatment of shingles - take two 500mg tablets 3 times daily for 7 days
- for the treatment of recurrent genital herpes and cold sores infections - take one 500mg tablet twice daily for 3 - 5 days
- for the prevention of genital herpes and cold sores infections - take one 500mg tablet once a day for 6-12 months
