Medication | Patients without HIV | Patients with HIV or immunosuppressive condition |
---|---|---|
Acyclovir | 400 mg twice daily | 400 mg to 800 mg 2–3 times a day |
Valacyclovir | 500 mg to 1,000 mg once daily | 500 mg twice daily |
Famciclovir | 250 mg twice daily | 500 mg twice daily |
HIV = human immunodeficiency virus
Based on information in reference 5.