Sitavig

Sitavig is a prescription medication used to treat recurrent cold sores (herpes labialis) in immunocompetent adults. Sitavig belongs to a group of drugs called nucleoside analogues, which work by stopping the spread of the herpes virus in the body.

Sitavig comes in a buccal tablet that is applied as a singe dose to the upper gum region. Do not crush, chew, suck or swallow Sitavig buccal tablets.

Common side effects include headache and application site pain.

Sitavig is a prescription medication used to treat recurrent cold sores (herpes labialis) in immunocompetent adults. 

This medication may be prescribed for other uses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Sitavig buccal tablet is applied as a single dose to the upper gum region within one hour after the onset of cold sore symptoms and before the appearance of any signs of cold sores.

Do not use Sitavig if you are allergic to acyclovir, Valtrex (also known as valacyclovir), or any of the ingredients in this medication.

Common side effects of Sitavig include headache and application site pain.

Ask a doctor or pharmacist about any concerns about this medication.

Tell your doctor about any side effect that is severe or does not go away.

This is not a complete list of side effects. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor about all the medicines you take, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Especially tell your doctor if you take probenecid (Probalan).

This is not a complete list of Sitavig drug interactions. Ask your doctor or pharmacist for more information.

Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant.

The FDA categorizes medications based on safety for use during pregnancy. Five categories - A, B, C, D, and X, are used to classify the possible risks to an unborn baby when a medication is taken during pregnancy.

Sitavig falls into category B. There are no well-done studies that have been done in humans with Sitavig. But in animal studies, pregnant animals were given this medication, and the babies did not show any medical issues related to this medication.

Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed. It is not known if Sitavig is excreted in human breast milk or if it will harm your nursing baby.