Valaciclovir indications

List of indications
Herpes zoster Genital herpes Cold sores (herpes labialis)

Herpes zoster
Valaciclovir is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster (shingles). Return to top

Genital herpes
Valaciclovir is indicated for the treatment or suppression of genital herpes in immunocompetent individuals and for the suppression of recurrent genital herpes in HIV-infected individuals. When Valaciclovir is used as suppressive therapy in immunocompetent individuals with genital herpes, the risk of heterosexual transmission to susceptible partners is reduced. Safer sex practices should be used with suppressive therapy (see current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines). Return to top

Cold sores (herpes labialis)
Valaciclovir is indicated for the treatment of cold sores (herpes labialis). Return to top