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Ovalac

Tablet-(500mg)
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Beximco Pharmaceuticals Ltd.

Generic: Valacyclovir

1 Tablet
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Medicine Overview of Ovalac 500mg Tablet

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Introduction

Ovalac is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of herpes labialis, genital herpes infection and herpes zoster infections. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells and clears up the infection. Ovalac should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better. It may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose. You should drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine as it helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage. It may lead to a few common side effects like headache, nausea and stomach pain. Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Uses of Ovalac

  • Herpes labialis
  • Genital herpes infection
  • Herpes zoster

Side effects of Ovalac

Common
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Abdominal pain

How to use Ovalac

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Ovalac may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Ovalac works

Ovalac is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

What if you forget to take Ovalac?

If you miss a dose of Ovalac, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

Quick Tips

  • Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
  • Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine. This helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
  • If you have genital herpes, use barrier methods (condoms) for contraception and avoid sexual contact while the sores are present.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Brief Description

Indication

Genital herpes, Herpes zoster, Herpes labialis, CMV infections

Administration

May be taken with or without food. May be taken w/ meals to reduce GI discomfort.

Adult Dose

Oral Herpes zoster (shingles) Adult: 1 g tid for 7 days. Immunocompromised patients: Continue treatment for a further 2 days after crusting of lesions. Herpes simplex infections of skin and mucous membranes; Genital herpes Adult: 500 mg bid for 3-5 days for recurrent episodes or up to 10 days for initial episodes. Immunocompromised patients: 1 g bid for at least 5 days for recurrent episodes or up to 10 days for initial episodes. Prophylaxis of cytomegaloviral infections in immunocompromised patients Adult: 2 g 4 times daily, begin as soon as possible post-transplant and usually continued for 90 days. Herpes labialis Adult: 2 g 12 hrly for 1 day. Suppression of recurrent herpes simplex Adult: 500 mg daily as a single or in 2 divided doses. Immunocompromised patients: 500 mg bid. Treatment is re-evaluated after 6-12 mth of therapy.

Child Dose

Herpes simplex infections of skin and mucous membranes; Genital herpes Child: >12 yr: 500 mg bid for 3-5 days for recurrent episodes or up to 10 days for initial episodes. Immunocompromised patients: 1 g bid for at least 5 days for recurrent episodes or up to 10 days for initial episodes. Prophylaxis of cytomegaloviral infections in immunocompromised patients Child: >12 yr: 2 g 4 times daily, begin as soon as possible post-transplant and usually continued for 90 days. Herpes labialis Child: >12 yr: 2 g 12 hrly for 1 day. Suppression of recurrent herpes simplex Adult: Child: >12 yr: 500 mg daily as a single or in 2 divided doses. Immunocompromised patients: 500 mg bid. Treatment is re-evaluated after 6-12 mth of therapy. Chickenpox <2 years: Safety and efficacy not established >2 years: 20 mg/kg PO q8hr for 5 days; not to exceed 1 g PO q8hr

Renal Dose

Herpes labialis CrCl 30-49 mL/min: 1 g PO q12hr for 1 day CrCl 10-29 mL/min: 500 mg PO q12hr for 1 day CrCl <10 mL/min: 500 mg PO once Herpes zoster CrCl 30-49 mL/min: 1 g PO q12hr CrCl 10-29 mL/min: 1 g/day PO CrCl <10 mL/min: 500 mg/day PO Genital herpes (initial episode) CrCl 10-29 mL/min: 1 g/day PO CrCl <10 mL/min: 500 mg/day PO qDay Genital herpes (recurrent episodes)(suppressive therapy, immunocompetent patients) CrCl <29 mL/min: 500 mg/day PO

Contraindication

Hypersensitvity to valaciclovir, aciclovir.

Mode of Action

Valaciclovir is the L-valine ester of aciclovir. A prodrug, it is rapidly converted to aciclovir by intestinal and hepatic metabolism. Aciclovir inhibits DNA synthesis and viral replication and has antiviral activity against herpes simplex virus types 1 (HSV-1) and 2 (HSV-2) and varicella-zoster virus.

Precaution

Patient at risk of dehydration. Renal impairment. Pregnancy and lactation. Patient Counselling Avoid sexual intercourse when symptoms of genital herpes are present. Monitoring Parameters Monitor renal, hepatic and haematological functions. Lactation: Drug excreted in breast milk; use with caution

Side Effect

>10% Headache (14-35%),Neutropenia (<18%),Elevated aspartate transaminase (AST) (2-16%),Nasopharyngitis (<16%),Nausea (6-15%),Elevated alanine transaminase (ALT) (<14%),Abdominal pain (2-11%) 1-10% Dysmenorrhea (1-8%),Depression (<7%),Arthralgia (<1-6%),Vomiting (<1-6%),Dizziness (2-4%),Rash (<8%),Rhinorrhea (<2%),Thrombocytopenia (<3%),Leukopenia (<1%) <1% Agitation,Aggression,Alopecia,Confusion,Erythema multiforme,Hypertension,Tachycardia,Tremor,Visual disturbances Potentially Fatal: Hepatitis; renal failure; blood dyscrasias; thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura-hemolytic uremic syndrome.

Interaction

Increased risk of renal failure w/ nephrotoxic drugs (e.g. aminoglycosides, organoplatinum compounds, iodinated contrast media, methotrexate, pentamidine, foscarnet, ciclosporin, tacrolimus). Probenecid and cimetidine may increase peak plasma concentrations and AUC of aciclovir.

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Yes, Cash on Delivery is available across Bangladesh for most products.

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Delivery usually takes 24–48 hours inside Dhaka and 3–5 days outside Dhaka, depending on location and courier load.

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If the product is damaged, incorrect, or expired, you can request a replacement or refund according to Arogga’s return policy.

Safety Advices

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CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Ovalac. Please consult your doctor.
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ovalac is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ovalac is safe to use during breastfeeding. Human studies suggest that the drug does not pass into the breastmilk in a significant amount and is not harmful to the baby.
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UNSAFE
Ovalac may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
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CAUTION
Ovalac should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ovalac may be needed. Please consult your doctor. Drink plenty of water while you are taking this medicine to lower the side effects on the kidney.
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SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Ovalac is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Ovalac is recommended.

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Disclaimer

The information provided herein is accurate, updated and complete as per the best practices of the Company. Please note that this information should not be treated as a replacement for physical medical consultation or advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy and the completeness of the information so provided. The absence of any information and/or warning to any drug shall not be considered and assumed as an implied assurance of the Company. We do not take any responsibility for the consequences arising out of the aforementioned information and strongly recommend you for a physical consultation in case of any queries or doubts.