Valcyclovir Generic Valtrex

Valcyclovir or Generic Valtrex is a prescription medicine that is prescribed by doctors for the suppressive treatment of cold sores (herpes labialis) and shingles (herpes zoster). It is an antiviral drug that helps patients fight off the spread of the herpes virus.

Available in tablet form, Valcyclovir is an oral medication that arrests the infection and reduces sickness time. However, it can only help manage the conditions, not cure them. See Herpes