Treatment of initial herpes simplex: 200 mg 5 times daily usually for 5 days.
For immunocompromised patients:
Prevention of recurrence of herpes simplex:
Prophylactic treatment of herpes simplex in the immunocompromised patients:
Treatment of vericella (chicken pox):
Treatment of herpes zoster (Shingles): 800 mg 5 times daily for 7 days.
Treatment of initial rectal (Proctitis) herpes infections: An oral Aciclovir dosage of 400 mg 5 times daily for 10 days or until clinical resolution occurs has been recommended.
Renal Impairment: For patients with severe renal impairment, a reduction of the doses is recommended.
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