Template:Herpes antiviral treatment
Initial Episode
- Valacyclovir 1g PO q12hrs x 7-10 days OR
- Acyclovir 400mg PO q8hrs x 7 days OR
- Famciclovir 250mg PO q8hrs x 7 days
Recurrence
- Valacyclovir OR
- 500mg PO q12hrs x 3 days
- 1g PO qd x 5 days
- Acyclovir 800mg PO q12hrs x 5 days OR
- Famciclovir 1g PO q12hrs for 1 day
Suppressive Therapy
- Acyclovir 400mg PO q12hrs daily OR
- Famciclovir 250mg PO q12hrs daily OR
- Valacyclovir 1g PO daily