valacyclovir
Uses
Valacyclovir is used for the treatment of herpes virus infection which causes herpes labialis, genital herpes infection and herpes zoster.
How it Works
Valacyclovir is an antiviral drug. Valacyclovir is not a cure but it helps lessen symptoms of an infection. Valacyclovir prevents the multiplication of the herpes virus in cells. Thus stops the virus from producing new viruses.
Common Side effects
Some of the potential side effects of Valacyclovir can include the symptoms below;
Headache,
Nausea,
Dizziness,
Diarrhoea,
Itching,
Vomiting,
Rash,
Photosensitivity.