TABLE 2

Chronic suppressive regimens in patients without and with HIV infection

MedicationPatients without HIVPatients with HIV or immunosuppressive condition
Acyclovir400 mg twice daily400 mg to 800 mg 2–3 times a day
Valacyclovir500 mg to 1,000 mg once daily500 mg twice daily
Famciclovir250 mg twice daily500 mg twice daily
  • HIV = human immunodeficiency virus

  • Based on information in reference 5.