II. Indications
- Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
- Genital Herpes (initial, recurrent or prophylaxis)
- Herpes Labialis (Oral Herpes)
III. Dosing
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Herpes Labialis (Cold Sores)
- Adult: 2 grams PO q12 hours for 1 day
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Herpes Zoster (Shingles)
- Adult: 1 gram tid for 7 days
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Genital Herpes
- Initial: 1 gram PO bid for 10 days
- Recurrent: 500 mg PO bid for 3 days
- Prophylaxis (for up to 1 year)
- Immunocompetent (<9 episodes/year): 500 mg PO qd
- Immunocompetent (9 or more per year): 1000 mg PO qd
- HIV with CD4>100: 500 mg PO bid
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