Vavir 500mg Tablet

Vavir 500mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of herpes labialis, genital herpes infection, and herpes zoster infections. It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells and clears up the infection.

Vavir 500mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.

Vavir 500mg Tablet may cause a few common side effects like headache, nausea, and stomach pain. Inform your doctor if these bother you or persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

• Herpes labialis
• Genital herpes infection
• Herpes zoster

Herpes labialis
Herpes labialis, commonly known as cold sores, is a viral infection that primarily affects the lip. Symptoms typically include a burning pain followed by small blisters or sores. The first attack may also be accompanied by fever, sore throat, and enlarged lymph nodes. Vavir 500mg Tablet can speed up the healing of herpes labialis and also prevent recurrence of the sores.

Genital herpes infection
Genital herpes infection is a common sexually transmitted infection marked by genital pain and sores. It can affect both men and women. Symptoms include pain, itching, and irritation. Vavir 500mg Tablet helps in treating the symptoms effectively and also prevents the multiplication of the infection-causing virus.

Herpes zoster
Herpes zoster infection is a viral infection that causes a painful rash. Vavir 500mg Tablet can shorten the length and severity of the infection. It is most effective if you start taking it as soon as possible after the rash appears. Keeping the immune system healthy is the best way to prevent it. Maintaining good hygiene is another way of preventing herpes zoster infection.

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Valcoveer

• Headache
• Nausea
• Abdominal pain

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Vavir 500mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Vavir 500mg Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

• Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
• Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine. This helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
• If you have genital herpes, use barrier methods (condoms) for contraception and avoid sexual contact while the sores are present.
• Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

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