Centrex 500 mg

Description Of Centrex 500mg

Centrex 500mg contains of the antiviral medicine Valacyclovir as its active ingredient. Centrex 500mg is actually a pro-drug which means it is a medication or compound that is metabolized in the body to become an active pharmaceutical drug. Upon intake of Valacyclovir, it is quickly converted into Acyclovir, a drug that has demonstrated antiviral activitiy against herpes viruses and varicella zoster virus.

Centrex 500mg Chemical Name

Valacyclovir

Centrex 500mg Manufacturer

Centurion Lab

Uses of Centrex 500mg

Centrex 500mg is used to treat infections caused by herpes viruses, including genital herpes, cold sores, and shingles (herpes zoster) in adults.

What is Centrex 500mg?

Centrex 500mg is an antiviral drug. It slows the growth and spread of the herpes virus to help the figure fight the infection.

How Centrex 500mg working?

Centrex 500mg is an antiviral medicine and belongs to class called synthetic nucleoside analogues. Once ingested, valacyclovir is converted in the figure to active form acyclovir. It toil by blocking the viral DNA replication a process essential for the virus to grow and grow.

How is Centrex 500mg used?

Centrex 500mg comes as a tablet to take by mouth. It is normally taken every 8 hours (three times a day) for 7 days to treat shingles. To treat genital herpes it is normally taken twice a day for 5 days. Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your MD or pharmacist to explain any part you do not grasp.

Centrex 500mg Indications

Take this pills exactly as instructed by the doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller quantities than recommended. Ensure that proper hygiene measures are adopted. Complete the course of treatment to prevent the spread of the infection.

Centrex 500mg Dosage

• Centrex 500mg
• Centrex 1000mg

Contraindication Of Centrex 500mg

Centrex 500mg capsule are contraindicated in patients who have had a indicate clinically important hypersensitivity reaction to Valacyclovir, acyclovir, or any ingredient of the formulation

Adverse effects Of Centrex 500mg

• nausea
• stomach pain
• vomiting
• dizziness
• headache
• feeling of tiredness
• fever
• pale skin
• feeling week or tired
• bloody diarrhea

Special Precautions And Related Warnings Of Centrex 500mg

Tell your MD and pharmacist if you are allergic to acyclovir, valacyclovir, or any other medicine .

Tell your MD and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications you are taking.

Tell your MD if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking valacyclovir, call your MD.

Storage Conditions for Centrex 500mg

Store it at room temperature away from light, heat, water, moisture, pets, and children.