Recommendations
| Dosage | Remarks | |
|---|---|---|
|
aciclovir topical twice daily
|
Not severe none or topical aciclovir cream.
|
|
|
valaciclovir oral 500 mg twice daily for 5 to 10 days
|
Severe |
|
|
aciclovir IV 5 mg/kg three times daily
or valaciclovir oral 1000 mg twice daily for 5 to 10 days |
Immunocompromised/severe until healing (crusted vesicles) |