Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Eastern Health

First Episode

First Line

Valacyclovir 1g PO BID x 7-10 days

Pregnancy

Suppressive (initiated at 36 weeks and termination at parturition):

Valacyclovir 500 mg PO BID

OR

Acyclovir 400 mg PO TID

Follow-up

No standard follow-up required