| Recommended Regimens* |
|
|
| Acyclovir 400 mg orally three times a day for 7–10 days |
| OR |
| Acyclovir 200 mg orally five times a day for 7–10 days |
| OR |
| Valacyclovir 1 g orally twice a day for 7–10 days |
| OR |
| Famciclovir 250 mg orally three times a day for 7–10 days |
|
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| *Treatment can be extended if healing is incomplete after 10 days of therapy. |
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