Episodic treatment regimens for recurrent herpes simplex virus infection
| Medication | Dose and duration |
|---|---|
| Acyclovir | 800 mg 3 times daily for 2 days 800 mg twice daily for 5 days |
| Famciclovir | 1,000 mg twice daily for 1 day 500 mg once, then 250 mg twice daily for 2 days 125 mg twice daily for 5 days |
| Valacyclovir | 500 mg twice daily for 3 days 1,000 mg once daily for 5 days |
Based on information in reference 5.