Valganciclovir (Systemic)

Brand Names : Valcyte

Proper Use of This Medicine

It is important that you take valganciclovir tablets with food . This is to make sure the medicine is fully absorbed into the body and will work properly.

To get the best results, valganciclovir must be given for the full time of treatment . Also, this medicine works best when there is a constant amount in the blood. To help keep the amount constant, valganciclovir must be taken on a regular schedule.

Dosing - The dose of valganciclovir will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of valganciclovir. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

• For oral dosage form (tablets):
  • For treatment of CMV in the eyes:
    • Adults - To start, 900 milligrams (mg) two times a day with food. As you improve the dose may be changed to 900 mg once a day with food.
    • Children - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Storage - To store this medicine:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.