VALACICLOVIR GENERICHEALTH valaciclovir hydrochloride 1000mg tablet blister pack

Country: Australia

Language: English

Source: Department of Health (Therapeutic Goods Administration)

Active ingredient:

valaciclovir hydrochloride monohydrate, Quantity: 1223.4 mg

Available from:

Generic Health Pty Ltd

INN (International Name):

Valaciclovir hydrochloride monohydrate

Pharmaceutical form:

Tablet, film coated

Composition:

Excipient Ingredients: microcrystalline cellulose; povidone; magnesium stearate; titanium dioxide; hypromellose; hyprolose; macrogol 400

Administration route:

Oral

Units in package:

56 tablets, 21 tablets, 28 tablets, 7 tablets, 14 tablets, 4 tablets

Prescription type:

(S4) Prescription Only Medicine

Therapeutic indications:

For the treatment of herpes zoster (shingles) in adult patients who commence therapy within 72 hours of the onset of rash. For the treatment of opthalmic zoster. For the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores). For the treatment of clinical episodes of genital herpes simplex infections. For the prevention of recurrent genital herpes. Reduction of transmission of genital herpes in patients suffering from recurrent genital herpes. In addition to therapy with Altic, it is recommended that patients use safer sex practices (See Precautions). Prophylaxis of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and disease following solid organ transplantation in patients at risk of CMV disease.

Product summary:

Visual Identification: Oval, white, biconvex, 11.0 x 22.0 mm with VC3 on one side.; Container Type: Blister Pack; Container Material: PVC/Al; Container Life Time: 3 Years; Container Temperature: Store below 25 degrees Celsius

Authorization status:

Licence status A

Authorization date:

2011-05-18

Patient Information leaflet

CONSUMER MEDICINE INFORMATION
VALACICLOVIR GENERICHEALTH
TREATMENT OF HERPES SIMPLEX
(VALACICLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE MONOHYDRATE) FILM-COATED TABLET
WHAT IS IN THIS LEAFLET
This leaflet answers some
common questions about
Valaciclovir generichealth.
It does not contain all of the
available information. It does not
take the place of talking to your
doctor or pharmacist.
All medicines have benefits and
risks. Your doctor has weighed
the risks of you taking
Valaciclovir generichealth
against the benefits they expect
it will have for you.
IF YOU HAVE ANY CONCERNS
ABOUT TAKING THIS MEDICINE,
TALK TO YOUR DOCTOR OR
PHARMACIST.
Keep this leaflet with your
medicine. You may need to read
it again.
WHAT VALACICLOVIR
GENERICHEALTH IS USED FOR
Valaciclovir generichealth is
used to treat genital herpes
infection.
Valaciclovir generichealth
belongs to a group of medicines
called antivirals. It works by
stopping the multiplication of the
virus which causes herpes.
Valaciclovir generichealth can
reduce the length and severity of
an outbreak and the duration of
pain and shorten the time to
healing of crusts associated with
herpes. They do not eliminate
the herpes virus from the body.
The herpes virus is also known
as the Herpes Simplex Virus, or
HSV.
Valaciclovir generichealth
tablets help the blisters to heal
quicker. Taking the Valaciclovir
generichealth tablets as soon as
you feel an outbreak can help to
prevent the blisters from
developing.
Valaciclovir generichealth
tablets can also be taken long
term to help prevent the HSV
infection returning.
Valaciclovir generichealth
tablets are more effective in
patients 50 years and over.
Valaciclovir generichealth
tablets can also be taken
continuously to reduce the risk
of transmitting the virus that
causes genital herpes or to
reduce recurrent outbreaks. It
does not cure genital herpes or
completely eliminate risk of
transmission. Therefore, in
addition to therapy with
Valaciclovir generichealth it is
recommended that patients
avoid contact when symptoms
are present and always use
cond

Summary of Product characteristics

AUSTRALIAN PRODUCT INFORMATION – VALACICLOVIR GENERICHEALTH
(VALACICLOVIR HYDROCHLORIDE MONOHYDRATE) FILM-COATED TABLET
1
NAME OF THE MEDICINE
Valaciclovir hydrochloride monohydrate
2
QUALITATIVE AND QUANTITATIVE COMPOSITION
Valaciclovir generichealth tablets come in three strengths and contain
either 250 mg, 500 mg or 1000 mg
of valaciclovir (as hydrochloride monohydrate).
For the full list of excipients, see SECTION 6.1 LIST OF EXCIPIENTS.
3
PHARMACEUTICAL FORM
Valaciclovir generichealth 250 mg: Oval, white, biconvex, film-coated
tablets, 13.8 x 6.9 mm with VC1
on one side.
Valaciclovir generichealth 500 mg: Oval, white, biconvex, film-coated
tablets, 17.6 x 8.8 mm with VC2
on one side.
Valaciclovir generichealth 1000 mg: Oval, white, biconvex, film-coated
tablets, 22.0 x 11.0 mm with VC3
on one side.
4
CLINICAL PARTICULARS
4.1 THERAPEUTIC INDICATIONS
For the treatment of herpes zoster (shingles) in adult patients who
commence therapy within 72 hours
of the onset of rash.
For the treatment of ophthalmic zoster.
For the treatment of recurrent herpes labialis (cold sores).
For the treatment of clinical episodes of genital herpes simplex
infections.
For the prevention of recurrent genital herpes.
Reduction of transmission of genital herpes in patients suffering from
recurrent genital herpes. In
addition to therapy with Valaciclovir generichealth, it is recommended
that patients use safer sex
practices (see SECTION 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FOR USE).
Prophylaxis of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and disease following
solid organ transplantation in
patients at risk of CMV disease.
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(valaciclovir hydrochloride monohydrate) film-coated tablet
4.2 DOSE AND METHOD OF ADMINISTRATION
DOSAGE IN ADULTS
For the treatment of herpes zoster
For treatment of herpes zoster, 1000 mg of valaciclovir three times a
day for 7 days.
For the treatment of herpes labialis (cold sores)
The recommended dosage of valaciclovir for the treatment of cold sores
is 2000 mg twice daily for 1