Valcivir 500 mg

Most side effects of Valcivir are mild and settle as the body gets used to the medicine. The ones reported most often are:

• Nausea
• Headache
• Loose motions
• Tiredness
• Rash

Stop the medicine and get help at once for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Chemical class

Alpha amino acid derivative

Habit forming

No

Therapeutic class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action class

Antiviral Agents (Non-HIV)

People taking Valcivir are often asked to check these from time to time. Your doctor decides which and how often.

• Liver health testsView tests

Compiled from the manufacturer's prescribing information and the sources below, and reviewed by a registered pharmacist. It does not replace your own doctor's advice.

1. PingMeDoc clinical monograph library — compiled from Indian package inserts, the Indian Pharmacopoeia
2. CDSCO schedules and standard pharmacology references. Reviewed for patient readability. This is general information, not a substitute for your doctor's advice.
3. Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO), Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India, approved drug and schedule listings.
4. National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022, Government of India.
5. Manufacturer's package insert / prescribing information for Valcivir 500 mg.
6. World Health Organization, ATC/DDD classification and Model Formulary for the active ingredient.