Valaciclovir (RBX)™

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For the treatment of herpes zoster (shingles) in adult patients who commence therapy within72 hours of the onset of rash., For the treatment of ophthalmic zoster., For the treatment of clinical episodes of genital herpes simplex infections.,For the prevention of recurrent genital herpes in immunocompromised patients with creatinine clearance of >15 mL/min., For reduction of transmission of genital herpes in patients suffering from recurrent genital herpes. In addition to therapy with VALACICLOVIR RBX (valaciclovir), it is recommended that patients use safer sex practices. (see Section 4.4 SPECIAL WARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS FORUSE)., For prophylaxis of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection and disease following solid organ transplantation in patients at risk of CMV disease.

Source: ARTG

• Shelf lifetime is 36 Months
• Store below 25 degrees Celsius

Source: ARTG

Non-composite pack

This medicine contains one component only.

Component

• Tablet, film coated
• Oral
• Blue, capsule shaped, biconvex, film coated, tablets, debossed with 'V' AND '5' on either side of breakline on one side, notched on either side along with the breakline and plain on the other side.

Source: ARTG

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4: Prescription Only Medicine.?What is the medicines and poisons schedule?

All medicines and poisons in Australia are categorised by how they are made available to the public. Medicines with a low safety risk are usually less tightly controlled than medicines with a higher safety risk. This system is called ‘scheduling’. You can read more about the scheduling of medicines as well as the different scheduling categories on our Scheduling of medicines and poisons information page.

• 10 tablets per pack
• 100 tablets per pack
• 30 tablets per pack
• 42 tablets per pack

Source: ARTG

This medicine is not listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS). Talk to your pharmacist about how much it will cost.

Source: PBS

For the active ingredient: Valaciclovir

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Source: AHT

If you experience a side effect from this medicine, tell your doctor or pharmacist. Or report it directly to the TGA (Therapeutic Goods Administration).

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Source: ARTG

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