Everyday Rx · FAQ
How should I store valacyclovir 500 mg tablets for Genital herpes?
Short answer
Store valacyclovir tablets at room temperature, away from excess heat and moisture, unless your pharmacy label says otherwise. Keep the container tightly closed and out of sight and reach of children and pets. Check the label for the use-by date and any storage directions specific to your prescription.
Follow the storage instructions on your pharmacy label. Valacyclovir tablets are generally kept at room temperature in a tightly closed container, away from excess heat and moisture. A bathroom cabinet or a hot car is not a good storage spot. Keep the tablets in their labeled container so you can check the directions and date.
Store medicine out of sight and reach of children and pets. A locked storage area is a good choice when children visit or live in your home. Do not share tablets with anyone, even if they describe similar symptoms. Their diagnosis or dose may be different.
Check the expiration or use-by date before taking tablets left from an earlier prescription. If tablets look damaged or were exposed to heat or moisture, ask the dispensing pharmacist whether they can still be used. Do not guess based on appearance alone. Ask a pharmacist about a medication take-back program for unwanted tablets. Do not flush medicine unless you are specifically told to do so.
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Written by the Verra clinical team · Medical review pending
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