The lab can then look for signs of the virus, and you'll get a report back faster. This technique is not as sensitive as the culture but the report is available much quicker. Topical Acyclovir has no role in treatment of genital herpes. 200mg 5 times a day for 7-10 days. Famciclovir has a longer half life than acyclovir and so need only be given three times a day at a dose of 125mg.
Studies indicate that famciclovir works as well as acyclovir in management of Genital Herpes.
Valacyclovir is a prodrug of acyclovir but because of its superior bioavailability it can be administered twice a day. The recommended dose for valacyclovir is 500 mg twice a day for 5 days. Herpes proctitis should be treated with Acyclovir 400mg 5 times a day for 10 days, or an equivalent dose of one of the other agents. The benefit of medication in recurrent infections is less dramatic. Patients should treat themselves at the first sign of recurrence with Acyclovir 200mg 5 times a day, or an equivalent dose of one of the other agents.