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1 lip 2024 · The usual dose is 20 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight, taken three times a day for 5 days. However, the dose is usually not more than 1000 mg three times a day. For treatment of cold sores: Adults—2000 milligrams (mg) every 12 hours for one day.
16 lut 2024 · Detailed Valacyclovir dosage information for adults and children. Includes dosages for Herpes Simplex Labialis, Herpes Simplex - Suppression, Herpes Zoster and more; plus renal, liver and dialysis adjustments.
9 mar 2023 · Valacyclovir has also been used to help prevent recurrent HSV-associated EM. Treatment can be initiated at a dose of 500mg twice daily for 5-10 days, followed by a prophylactic dose of 500mg daily for several months, until patients have been free of recurrence for at least 3-4 months. 3,5
14 lis 2022 · The recommended dosage of VALTREX for treatment of herpes zoster is 1 gram 3 times daily for 7 days. Therapy should be initiated at the earliest sign or symptom of herpes zoster and is most effective when started within 48 hours of the onset of rash.
19 cze 2024 · How is valacyclovir supplied (dosage forms)? Valacyclovir is available as Valtrex and generic valacyclovir in the following dosage forms that are taken by mouth. 500 mg oral tablets; 1 g oral...
Suppressive therapy (immunocompetent patients with ≤9 recurrences annually): 500 mg/day PO; transmission reduction for source partner, 500 mg/day PO. Suppressive therapy (HIV-infected...
5 kwi 2023 · Valacyclovir is used to treat infections caused by herpes and varicella-zoster viruses, such as genital herpes, cold sores, shingles, and chickenpox. Active against herpes viridae including herpes simplex virus types 1 (HSV-1), 2 (HSV-2), varicella-zoster virus (VZV), and cytomegalovirus.
