Valganciclovir

Last updated 25 Nov 2025 | 09:34 AM (UTC)

Valganciclovir Uses

Valganciclovir is used in the treatment of Cytomegalovirus Infection, herpes labialis, genital herpes infection, chickenpox, herpes simplex virus infections, eye infections by Herpes simplex virus and chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.

How Valganciclovir works

Valganciclovir is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

Common side effects of Valganciclovir

Vomiting, Abdominal pain, Anemia (low number of red blood cells), Breathlessness, Chills, Cough, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Depression, Dermatitis, Dizziness, Ear pain, Headache, Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping), Low blood platelets, Nausea, Pain, Sepsis, Urinary tract infection, Fungal infection, Upper respiratory tract infection, Influenza, Cellulitis, Decreased white blood cell count (lymphocytes), Hypersensitivity, Visual impairment, Conjunctivitis, Hypotension (low blood pressure), Mouth ulcer

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Medicine brands for Valganciclovir

Eris Lifesciences Ltd

₹4280 to ₹4280

1 variant(s)

Vagacyte

Panacea Biotec Pharma Ltd

₹778 to ₹778

1 variant(s)

Valgacel

Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd

₹872 to ₹872

1 variant(s)

Valchek

La Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹857 to ₹857

1 variant(s)

Cmvee

RPG Life Sciences Ltd

₹856 to ₹856

1 variant(s)

Celvir

Calren Care Lifesciences Pvt Ltd

₹920 to ₹920

1 variant(s)

Valg-Vir

Immune Biotech Pvt Ltd

₹841 to ₹841

1 variant(s)

Expert advice for Valganciclovir

Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Drink plenty of water while on treatment with this medicine. This helps to prevent dehydration and kidney damage.
If you have genital herpes, use barrier methods (condoms) for contraception and avoid sexual contact while the sores are present.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to conceive or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions for Valganciclovir

Q. What is valganciclovir used for?

Valganciclovir is used for the treatment of cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection of retina (retinitis) in adult patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). It is also used for the prevention of CMV infection in patients who have received an organ transplant from a CMV-infected donor

Q. How does valganciclovir work?

After taken orally, valganciclovir gets converted into ganciclovir by liver and intestinal enzymes, which then prevents the growth and spread of cytomegalovirus.

Q. Is valganciclovir cytotoxic?

No, valganciclovir is not cytotoxic

Q. Does valganciclovir cover HSV?

Valganciclovir can also be used for treatment of herpes simplex virus (HSV) infection. Please follow doctor's advice regarding its use