Famciclovir (Famvir);
Antiviral; Tab: 125, 250, 500 mg;
Herpes zoster (adolescents): 500 mg PO tid for 7 days.
Genital herpes: 250 mg PO tid x 7-10 days
Genital herpes, recurrent episodes (adolescents): 125 mg PO bid for 5 days.
Daily suppressive therapy: 250-500 mg/day PO bid x 1 year then reassess for recurrence
Not a cure for genital herpes.