Spectrum: Local Antimicrobial Stewardship, for Eastern Health

Recurrent Episodes

First Line

Valacyclovir 500 mg PO BID x 3 days

OR

Valacyclovir 1g PO daily x 3 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