Valacyclovir (Valtrex);
Antiviral; Tab: 500, 1000 mg;
Adolescents:
Herpes Zoster: 1 gm PO tid for 7 days
Herplex labialis (cold sores): 2 gm PO bid x 1 day
First episode genital herpes: 1 gm PO bid x 10 days
Recurrent genital herpes: 500 mg PO bid for 3 days
Chronic Suppressive Therapy:
500-1000 mg/day PO qd