valtrex dosage for cold sores
The recommended dosage of VALTREX (valacyclovir hydrochloride) for the treatment of cold sores in pediatric patients â¥ 12 years of age is 2 grams twice daily for 1 day taken 12 hours apart.Therapy should be initiated at the earliest symptom of a cold sore (e.g., tingling, itching, or burning).ALTREX (valacyclovir hydrochloride) is indicated for the treatment of cold sores (herpes labialis) in pediatric patients â¥ 12 years of age. The efficacy of VALTREX (valacyclovir hydrochloride) initiated after the development of clinical signs of a cold sore (e.g., papule, vesicle, or ulcer) has not been established.