valacyclovir hydrochloride tablet film coated
1 INDICATIONS AND USAGE Valacyclovir hydrochloride is a nucleoside analogue DNA polymeraseinhibitor indicated for: Adult Patients ( 1.1 ) Cold Sores (Herpes Labialis) Genital Herpes Treatment in immunocompetent patients (initial or recurrent episode) Suppression in immunocompetent or HIV-infected patients Reduction of transmission Herpes Zoster Pediatric Patients (1.2 ) Cold Sores (Herpes Labialis) Chickenpox Limitations of Use ( 1.3) The efficacy and safety of valacyclovir hydrochloride have not been established in immunocompromised patients other than for the suppression of Genital Herpes in HIV-infected patients. 1.1 Adult Patients Cold Sores (Herpes Labialis): Valacyclovir tablets are indicated for treatment of Cold Sores (herpes labialis). The efficacy of valacyclovir hydrochloride initiated after the development of clinical signs of a cold sore (e.g., papule, vesicle, or ulcer) has not been established. Genital Herpes: Initial Episode: Valacyclovirtablets are indicated for treatment of the initial episode of Genital Herpes in immunocompetent adults. The efficacy of treatment with valacyclovir hydrochloride when initiated more than 72 hours after the onset of signs and symptoms has not been established. Recurrent Episodes: Valacyclovirtablets are indicated for treatment of recurrent episodes of Genital Herpes in immunocompetent adults. The efficacy of treatment with valacyclovir hydrochloride when initiated more than 24 hours after the onset of signs and symptoms has not been established. Suppressive Therapy: Valacyclovir tablets are indicated for chronic suppressive therapy of recurrent episodes of Genital Herpes in immunocompetent and in HIV-infected adults. The efficacy and safety of valacyclovir hydrochloride for the suppression of Genital Herpes beyond 1 year in immunocompetent patients and beyond 6 months in HIV-infected patients have not been established. Reduction of Transmission: Valacyclovir tablets are indicated for the reduction of transmission of Genital Herpes in immunocompetent adults. The efficacy of valacyclovir hydrochloride for the reduction of transmission of Genital Herpes beyond 8 months in discordant couples has not been established. The efficacy of valacyclovir hydrochloride for the reduction of transmission of Genital Herpes in individuals with multiple partners and non-heterosexual couples has not been established. Safer sex practices should be used with suppressive therapy (see current Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] Sexually Transmitted Diseases Treatment Guidelines). Herpes Zoster: Valacyclovir tablets are indicated for the treatment of Herpes Zoster (shingles) in immunocompetent adults. The efficacy of valacyclovir hydrochloride when initiated more than 72 hours after the onset of rash and the efficacy and safety of valacyclovir hydrochloride for treatment of disseminated Herpes Zoster have not been established. 1.2 Pediatric Patients Cold Sores (Herpes Labialis): Valacyclovir tablets are indicated for the treatment of Cold Sores (herpes labialis) in pediatric patients ≥12 years of age. The efficacy of valacyclovir tablets initiated after the development of clinical signs of a cold sore (e.g., papule, vesicle, or ulcer) has not been established. Chickenpox: Valacyclovir tablets are indicated for the treatment of Chickenpox in immunocompetent pediatric patients 2 to <18 years of age. Based on efficacy data from clinical studies with oral acyclovir, treatment with valacyclovir tablets should be initiated within 24 hours after the onset of rash [see Clinical Studies ( 14.4 )] . 1.3 Limitations of Use The efficacy and safety of valacyclovir tablets have not been established in: Immunocompromised patients other than for the suppression of Genital Herpes HIV-infected patients with a CD4+ cell count ≥100 cells/mm 3 . Patients <12 years of age with Cold Sores (herpes labialis). Patients <2 years of age or ≥18 years of age with Chickenpox. Patients <18 years of age with Genital Herpes. Patients <18 years of age with Herpes Zoster. Neonates and infants as suppressive therapy following neonatal herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection.
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OVAL BLUE Rdy 553
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16 HOW SUPPLIED/STORAGE AND HANDLING Valacyclovir tablets USP, 500 mg are blue colored, capsule shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with ‘RDY’ on one side and ‘552’ on the other side and are supplied in bottles of 30, 42, 90, 500 and unit dose packages of 100 (10x10). Bottles of 30 NDC 55111-552-30 Bottles of 42 NDC 55111-552-42 Bottles of 90 NDC 55111-552-90 Bottles of 500 NDC 55111-552-05 Unit dose packages of 100 (10x10) NDC 55111-552-78 Valacyclovir tablets USP, 1 gram are blue colored, capsule shaped, biconvex, film coated tablets debossed with ‘RDY’ with partially scored on one side and ‘553’ with partially scored on other side and are supplied in bottles of 30, 90, 100, 500 and unit dose packages of 100 (10x10). Bottles of 30 NDC 55111-553-30 Bottles of 90 NDC 55111-553-90 Bottles of 100 NDC 55111-553-01 Bottles of 500 NDC 55111-553-05 Unit dose packages of 100 (10x10) NDC 55111-553-78 Store at 20°-25°C (68°-77°F); [see USP Controlled Room Temperature].
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