Tab Adult Herpes simplex infections 200 mg 5 times daily at approx 4 hrly intervals for 5 days.
Severely immune-compromised patient or w/ impaired gut absorption May double dose to 400 mg.
Suppression of herpes simplex in immune-competent adult 200 mg qds at 6 hrly intervals or 400 mg bd at approx 12 hrly intervals.
Prophylaxis of herpes simplex in immune-compromised adult 200 mg qds at approx 6 hrly intervals.
Severely immune-compromised patient or w/ impaired gut absorption May double dose to 400 mg.
Herpes zoster infections 800 mg 5 times daily at approx 4 hrly intervals for 7 days.
Treatment & prophylaxis of herpes simplex in immune-compromised childn >2 yr Adult dose,
<2 yr ½ adult dose.
Renal impairment CrCl <10 mL/min Management of herpes simplex infections 200 mg bd at approx 12 hrly intervals.
Herpes zoster infections CrCl 10-25 mL/min 800 mg tds at approx 6 hrly intervals,
CrCl <10 mL/min 800 mg bd at approx 12 hrly intervals.
Cream Adult, childn & geriatric Apply 5 times daily at 4 hrly intervals for 5 days, may be continued for up to 10 days.
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