Generic Valtrex

Valtrex generic: On the market since 2009

Many people ask us what the difference is between brand Valtrex and the generic Valtrex. In the drug itself there is almost no difference; both Valtrex generic and official Valtrex use the Valacyclovir active ingredient. The brand name ‘Valtrex’ is owned by GlaxoSmithKline, so they are the only company that’s allowed to use the name. Other companies can only produce a generic drug based on the brand Valtrex if the patent on the official product has expired. You shouldn’t doubt between the official Valtrex and generic Valtrex, both work just as good and only the price is the big difference.

Valtrex with Valacyclovir was patented until Dec. 23 2009 and it’s now allowed to sell a generic version of this herpes antiviral drug.

Generic Valtrex with prescription

Generic Valtrex and brand Valtrex are so-named pro-drugs. The medicine contains Valacyclovir, which is known to treat infections that were caused by herpes. The use of (generic) Valtrex is recommended when the first infection symptoms appear. These symptoms can be burning, tingling, blisters and other types of infections.

Not only does it treat cold sores ( herpes labialis, fever blisters) and shingles (herpes zoster), it helps to suppres genital herpes as well and is even able to to treat herpes with HIV patients. Valtrex generic can also be used for the treatment of chickenpox with children and teenagers. Generic Valtrex can be bought online without a prescription, it can be purchased freely but we do recommend that you visit your doctor first before taking Valtrex.