Active Ingredient/Content
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Efficacy/Indication
- Acute treatment of herpes zoster (shingles).
- Treatment of initial and recurrent episodes of genital herpes.
- Treatment of chickenpox (varicella).
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Administration/Dosage
- Adults:
- -Herpes Zoster: 800mg q4h, 5X/day for 7-10 days.
- Genital Herpes: Initial Therapy: 200mg q4h, 5X/day for 10 days.
- Chronic Therapy: 400mg bid or 200mg 3-5X/day up to 12months, then reevaluate.
- Intermittent Therapy: 200mg q4h, 5X/day for 5 days; start at 1st sign/symptom of recurrence.
- Chickenpox: 800mg qid for 5days; start at earliest sign/symptom.
- Renal Impairment: Refer to PI for dose modifications
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