Dosing & Administration
Adult Dose
Shingles: 1000 mg PO TID x 7 days. Genital HSV: 1000 mg PO BID.
Pediatric Dose
20 mg/kg PO TID (for chickenpox).
Renal Adjustment
CrCl < 50: Reduce dose/extend interval heavily.
Hepatic Adjustment
No adjustment necessary.
Safety & Special Populations
Pregnancy Category
B
Lactation Safety
Compatible.
Contraindications & Adverse Effects
Contraindications
- Hypersensitivity
Common Adverse Effects
- Headache
- Nausea
- TTP/HUS in advanced HIV/transplant patients