Genital Herpes
Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley
Genital Herpes
Take a viral swab before treatment. It is important to the patient that they have an accurate diagnosis.
Start treatment immediately.
Telephone, Central Sexual Health for urgent referral.
Drug details
First Episode: Aciclovir
400mg TID or 200mg five times daily
5 days
Recurrance: Aciclovir
800mg TID
2 days