Valacyclovir 500 mg

Valacyclovir is an antiviral medication primarily used to treat infections caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), including genital herpes, cold sores, and herpes zoster (shingles). It belongs to the class of medications known as nucleoside analogues, which work by inhibiting the replication of the virus, thereby reducing the severity and duration of symptoms and helping to prevent recurrent outbreaks. Valacyclovir is typically taken orally.