Ingredient

Valaciclovir Hydrochloride

Valaciclovir hydrochloride is an antiviral medication used to treat herpes virus infections.

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MFDS ingredient code M256999

What does it do?

Valaciclovir hydrochloride is an effective antiviral agent against the herpes virus, which is converted to acyclovir in the body. It is mainly used for the treatment of herpes virus infections such as herpes simplex and shingles.

After being converted to acyclovir in the body, it interferes with the viral DNA synthesis, preventing the virus from reproducing. As a result, the viral load in the infected area decreases and symptoms are alleviated.

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Approved uses differ by product. Check each product's information for its actual use.

Good to know

Valaciclovir is a prodrug of acyclovir with high bioavailability, making it highly effective when administered orally. It has fewer side effects compared to other antiviral agents and provides stable therapeutic effects.

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SourceKorea Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (Drug Safety Korea)

Product approval information is based on drug information provided by the Ministry of Food and Drug Safety.
Ingredient and class descriptions are not part of MFDS data and were written separately by Cashdoc.
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