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Chickenpox valaciclovir

2019-11-02 11:22:36
My sister got chicken pox and is given valcivir 1000 3 times daily...can i also take valcivir as a precautionary medicine as i feel i may also get it....If yes, what should be dosage?
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Yes you can take it. For Prescription consult online with history.

Answered2019-11-02 15:28:25

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Yes you can take, for prescription you need to consult online.

Answered2019-11-02 11:37:20

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