Valacyclovir
Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Antibiotics & Anti-Infectives treatment.
🧴 Clinical Application
Swallow whole with a full glass of water, with or without food. Ensure adequate daily water consumption. Begin therapy at the very earliest signs or symptoms of an outbreak (tingling, burning, or blisters) for maximal therapeutic response.
⚠️ Side Effects
Common: Headache, nausea, abdominal discomfort, dizziness, and mild fatigue. Rare/Severe: Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura/hemolytic uremic syndrome (TTP/HUS) in immunocompromised patients, acute renal failure, and central nervous system toxicity.
🛡️ Safety Warnings
Dosage adjustment required in patients with reduced kidney function. Maintain abundant daily hydration to prevent renal tubular precipitation. Report any unexplained bleeding, bruising, oliguria, or extreme fatigue to your doctor immediately.
Jan Aushadhi Products containing Valacyclovir
Found 2 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.
Valacyclovir Tablets 1000mg
Valacyclovir is the L-valyl ester prodrug of aciclovir, designed for superior oral bioavailability (3- to 5-fold higher than oral aciclovir). Following rapid hepatic first-pass hydrolysis into aciclovir, it selectively inhibits viral DNA polymerase, halting viral replication in Herpes simplex (HSV-1, HSV-2) and Varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Indicated for herpes zoster (shingles), episodic genital herpes flares, suppression of recurrent genital herpes, and herpes labialis.
Valacyclovir Tablets 500mg
Valacyclovir is the L-valyl ester prodrug of aciclovir, designed for superior oral bioavailability (3- to 5-fold higher than oral aciclovir). Following rapid hepatic first-pass hydrolysis into aciclovir, it selectively inhibits viral DNA polymerase, halting viral replication in Herpes simplex (HSV-1, HSV-2) and Varicella-zoster virus (VZV). Indicated for herpes zoster (shingles), episodic genital herpes flares, suppression of recurrent genital herpes, and herpes labialis.
Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison
Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Valacyclovir.
| Generic Formulation | Pack Size | Jan Aushadhi Price | Commercial Brand Equivalents | Avg. Commercial Price | Savings |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valacyclovir Tablets 1000mg | 3's | ₹103.13 | VALCIVIR, VALAMAC, VALTOVAL, VALCLOVIR, VALANEXT | ₹414.26 | 75% Save |
| Valacyclovir Tablets 500mg | 3's in Mono Carton | ₹51.56 | VALCIVIR, VALCLOVIR, VALANEXT, VALAMAC, ZIMIVIR | ₹163.54 | 68% Save |
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