Valacyclovir hydrochloride is a nucleoside analogue DNA polymerase inhibitor indicated for:
Adult Patients
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
Cold Sores (Herpes Labialis)
Chickenpox
Limitations of Use
The efficacy and safety of valacyclovir tablets, USP have not been established in immunocompromised patients other than for the suppression of genital herpes in HIV-infected patients.
