Valganciclovir is an antiviral medicine that turns into ganciclovir in the body and acts against cytomegalovirus (CMV).

What Valganciclovir Is Used For

Prevention of CMV disease after organ transplant
CMV infection of the eye in people with weak immunity

Common Side Effects

Low blood counts
Diarrhoea
Nausea
Headache

Precautions

Regular blood tests are needed. It can harm an unborn baby, so effective contraception is needed for women and men during treatment and afterwards. Do not break or crush the tablets.

This page is general information only. It is not a substitute for advice from your doctor or pharmacist, and it does not include dosage. Always follow the directions given to you and read the leaflet inside the pack.