Template:HSV-1 antiviral treatment
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Treatment does not affect dormant virus in nerve ganglions → recurrent disease remains possible
- Antiviral drug
- Acyclovir 40-80mg/kg PO divided in 3-4 doses for 5-7 days
- Can also be used as a cream or oral suspension (swish and swallow)[1]
- Valacyclovir (significantly higher bioavailability than acyclovir)
- Famciclovir
- Acyclovir 40-80mg/kg PO divided in 3-4 doses for 5-7 days
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