Valacyclovir Dosing for Herpes Zoster Treatment

Special Populations

• The American Academy of Ophthalmology suggests valacyclovir 1000 mg every 8 hours for 7 days for persistent or recalcitrant acute/subacute disease in immunocompetent patients 1, 2
• Valacyclovir should be used with caution in patients with impaired renal clearance 1

Immunocompromised Patients

• Higher doses or longer treatment duration may be necessary for immunocompromised patients, and consideration of consultation with an infectious disease specialist is recommended for patients with severe disease or those who are immunocompromised, according to Praxis Medical Insights 3