Pill identification — FDA label match
F 8 3 Pill — Valacyclovir hydrochloride 1 g (Blue, Capsule)
A blue capsule tablet with the imprint F 8 3 matches the FDA label for Valacyclovir hydrochloride 1 g. Compare every detail below with your pill, and confirm with a pharmacist before relying on it.
| Imprint | F 8 3 |
|---|---|
| Imprint parts | F · 8 · 3 (the code is split across the pill — often one part per side) |
| Brand name | Valacyclovir Hydrochloride |
| Generic name | Valacyclovir hydrochloride |
| Active ingredient(s) | Valacyclovir Hydrochloride 1 g |
| Strength | 1 g |
| Dosage form | Tablet, Film Coated |
| Colour | Blue |
| Shape | Capsule |
| Size | 23 mm |
| Score | Two even pieces |
| Labeler | Remedyrepack Inc. |
| NDC examples | 70518-3359-0, 70518-3359-1, 70518-3359-2, 70518-3359-3 |
What this medicine is
According to its FDA-approved label, Valacyclovir hydrochloride is described as follows (reference information only — not advice about whether it is right for anyone):
Valacyclovir hydrochloride is a deoxynucleoside analogue DNA polymerase inhibitor indicated for: Adult Patients (1.1) Cold Sores (Herpes Labialis) Genital Herpes Treatment in immunocompetent patients (initial or recurrent episode) Suppression in immunocompetent or HIV-1-infected patients Reduction...
Equivalent pills — same medicine, different imprint
The pills below contain the same active ingredient at the same strength (Valacyclovir hydrochloride 1 g). Different makers stamp their own codes, so equivalent pills often look completely different. This is factual label information — it is not a suggestion to substitute one product for another; only a pharmacist or prescriber can advise on that.
Frequently asked questions
What pill has the imprint F 8 3?
A blue capsule tablet with the imprint F 8 3 matches the FDA label for Valacyclovir hydrochloride 1 g. Always compare the colour, shape and size as well — short imprints are shared by different medicines — and confirm with a pharmacist.
What does the F 8 3 pill look like?
On its FDA label it is described as a blue capsule tablet, 23 mm, with a score recorded as: two even pieces.
How can I be sure this identification is right?
Check every characteristic — imprint (both sides), colour, shape, size and score — against the pill in your hand. If all of them agree, the pill matches the FDA label shown here, but that is still not a guarantee: counterfeit pills copy real imprints. A pharmacist can confirm the identification in person, and you should never take a pill you are not certain about.
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Source: FDA label data via DailyMed/openFDA · Label set ID de96c14b-cd74-46dd-bcce-d1fa640a6037 · Record extracted from the openFDA bulk export of October 29, 2026. Spotted an error? Report it — include the imprint and what looks wrong.