Valtrex
GSK
Description
Valtrex contains valaciclovir, an antiviral, which is the L-valine ester of aciclovir. Aciclovir is a purine (guanine) nucleoside analogue
Indications
Herpes zoster (shingles) and ophthalmic zoster in immunocompetent adults and herpes zoster in adult patients with mild or moderate immunosuppression. Also, for the treatment and suppression of HSV infections of the skin and mucous membranes. Valtrex is also indicated for the prophylaxis of CMV infection and disease following solid organ transplantation in adults and adolescents.
Price
60× 250mg tabs, £123.28; 10× 500mg tabs, £20.59; 42× 500mg tabs, £86.30
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