Treatment & suppression of herpes simplex infection. Prophylaxis of herpes simplex infection in immunocompromised patients. Varicella & herpes zoster infections.
Dosage/Direction for Use
Herpes simplex infections 200 mg 5 times daily for 5-10 days. Suppression of herpes simplex infections 200 mg 2-5 times daily for up to 6-12 mth or 400 mg bd. Prophylaxis of herpes simplex infections in immune-compromised patient 200 mg qds, may be doubled in severely immune-compromised patient or patient w/ impaired gut absorption. Varicella & herpes zoster infections 800 mg 5 times daily for 7-10 days.
J05AB01 - aciclovir ; Belongs to the class of nucleosides and nucleotides excluding reverse transcriptase inhibitors. Used in the systemic treatment of viral infections.
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