anyone heard of a generic valtrex. it's made in India?

Question

I believe the manufacturer is Cipla

Answer 1

There are no generics of Valtrex currently approved in the US. One company, Watson, just got tentative approval, which means that as soon as the patent runs out, they can market. The earliest patent to run out will be 6/23/09. The latest is 1/19/16. The tentative approval letter has not yet been posted on the FDA website, but you can check back at the web address below. That will tell you more information about the patent situation.

As a previous answer indicated, it is illegal to import the drug into the US, and would violate the brands patent. FDA does allow certain unapproved drugs to be imported into the US under a personal use exemption, if they meet a specific medical need that cannot be fulfilled with a US approved drug. However, since brand is approved, you would not qualify for this.

Cipla is a legitimate manufacturer, however, many Indian companies have two different standards for manufacturing - one for the regulated markets - which is for US, EU, Japan. And another standard for the unregulated markets - which would be India and some other Asian markets. Be forewarned!

By the way, the active ingrediant in Valtrex is valacyclovir, not Acyclovir. Acyclovir is already available as a generic.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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Answer 4

Yes. But it's illegal to bring them into the US. Not sure about the UK and other countries. I know it sucks, but the patent on brand Valtrex has not expired yet. When it does, companies can then market ACYCLOVIR all they want.

Answer 5

Valtrex is a prescription medication prescribed for the treatment of genital herpes, cold sores and herpes zoster.
Action mechanism of Valtrex
The active ingredient in Valtrex, valacyclovir is a pro-drug. Meaning, when it's administered to the patient, its form is less active as compared to the active form of other medications. A pro-drug becomes active as soon as it's inside the patient's body. So, when valacyclovir is inside your body, it metabolizes into its active form, namely acyclovir. The action of acyclovir has been seen to be effective against most of the viruses that are a part of the herpes virus family including herpes simplex virus type 1(HSV-1), herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) and also the herpes zoster virus.
The action of Valtrex helps block the working of DNA polymerase, a viral enzyme. This enzyme is needed by the herpes virus to replicate genetic material; multiply and spread the infection from one part of the body to another. By inhibiting the function of DNA polymerase, this medication prevents the herpes virus infection from multiplying and spreading. So, the body's immune system is able to cope better with the virus as compared to the system dealing with the virus without the help of the medication. The objective of Valtrex is to help control the infection.
Taking Valtrex
It's available in doses of 500mg and 1000mg. For cold sores, 2 grams of Valtrex are recommended. These need to be taken two times a day for one day. You need to keep a 12 hour gap between one dose and the next. In the case of genital herpes, 1 gram of Valtrex is prescribed to be taken two times a day for ten days. Evidence supports the use of acyclovir and Valtrex in the treatment of herpes labialis as well as herpes infections in people with cancer. The evidence to support the use of aciclovir in primary herpetic gingivostomatitis is less strong.
Side effects of Valtrex
Some of the common side effects of this medication include abdominal pain, headache, fatigue, vomiting and even painful menstruation. Contact your doctor in case these side effects become severe or bothersome. There are also some uncommon side effects of the intake of this medication which include speech problems, vision changes, confusion, behavioural changes, fever and sore throat. If you have an allergy to any of the ingredients of the drug, you may suffer from allergic reactions like breathing trouble, throat inflammation and itching.
Precautions while taking Valtrex
To optimize the use of this medication, it's important that you maintain a few precautions while using it. Precautions need to be taken even before you are prescribed Valtrex. You need to inform your doctor about your current intake of medications and also whether you currently suffer from any health conditions. This will help your doctor make the correct decision when it comes to prescribing this medication. Also, if you are allergic to any of the ingredients of this medication, it's advisable to avoid its intake.
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Answer 6

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