Pharmacological Class: Antiviral Indications: Initial and recurrent mucosal & cutaneous Herpex simplex virus. Varicella Zoster Herpex simplex encephalitis Herpes Genitalis Chicken pox Dosage & Administration. Herpes simplex: Adults & Children>2yrs: 200mg 5 times daily. children < 2yrs : half the above dose. In immunocompromized patients – double the above dose. Herpes zoster: 800mg 5 times *7/7; Double dose in immunocompromized patient

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