II. Indications
- Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
- Recurrent Genital Herpes
- Recurrent HSV in Immunocompromised patients
III. Dosing
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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
- Adult: 500 mg PO q8 hours for 7 days
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Genital Herpes
- Initial: 250 mg PO tid for 7-10 days
- Recurrent immunocompetent: 125 mg PO bid for 5 days
- Recurrent in HIV: 500 mg PO bid for 7 days
- Prophylaxis: 250 mg PO bid for up to 12 months
IV. Pharmacokinetics
- Adjust dose for Creatinine Clearance <60 ml/min
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