Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Eastern Health

Severe

First Line

Acyclovir 5-10 mg/kg IV q8h then step down to oral to complete 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