Valacyclovir Tablets 500 mg, 1000 mg Suppliers & Bulk Manufacturers

Available Forms: Tablets

Available Strengths: 500 mg, 1000 mg

Reference Brands: Valtrex (USA/EU/UK), Zelitrex (EU)

Category: Anti-fungal

Valacyclovir Tablet is a medicine that is used for the treatment of Herpes Zoster, Genital Herpes and other conditions. Valacyclovir Tablet contains Valaciclovir as an active ingredient. Valacyclovir Tablet works by helping the sores to heal and preventing the new ones formation.

Product Description:

Valacyclovir Tablet is used for the treatment, control, prevention, & improvement of the following diseases, conditions and symptoms: · Herpes Zoster · Genital Herpes

Valacyclovir hydrochloride is an antiviral medication and the hydrochloride salt form of valacyclovir, which acts as a prodrug of acyclovir. After oral administration, valacyclovir is rapidly converted in the body into acyclovir and L-valine through enzymatic metabolism. The active compound, acyclovir, works by inhibiting viral DNA replication, preventing the virus from multiplying and spreading within the body. This targeted mechanism helps control viral infections and reduces the severity and duration of symptoms.

Valacyclovir hydrochloride is widely used in the management of infections caused by herpes viruses. It is commonly prescribed for the treatment of herpes simplex virus infections, including genital herpes and cold sores, as well as varicella zoster virus infections such as shingles and chickenpox. In certain clinical settings, it is also used prophylactically to help prevent cytomegalovirus infections, particularly in patients with weakened immune systems or those who have undergone organ transplantation.

The medication is typically available in oral tablet form and is known for its improved bioavailability compared to acyclovir, allowing effective antiviral activity with convenient dosing. Due to its efficacy, safety profile, and established clinical use, valacyclovir hydrochloride remains an important antiviral therapy in the treatment and prevention of several herpes virus–related infections.