Prescription Drug Index
VALTREX
This is a Brand Name Prescription Drug
Valtrex
Pronounced: VAL-trex
Generic name: Valacyclovir hydrochloride
Valtrex is used to treat herpes zoster (the painful rash known as shingles). It is also prescribed to relieve the sores caused by genital herpes.
SHINGLES
The usual dose is 1 gram 3 times a day for 7 days.
GENITAL HERPES
The usual dose for the first attack is 1 gram twice a day for 10 days. For later attacks the dose is 500 milligrams twice a day for 3 days. To keep the condition from returning the dose is 1 gram once a day.
If you have kidney problems your doctor may reduce the dosage.
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