Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Grampian, Orkney & Shetland
Important: Therapy
- If pregnant/ immunocompromised seek urgent specialist advice
- Treat if >50 yrs and within 72 hours of onset of rash (post-herpetic neuralgia rare in <50 yrs); or if active ophthalmic, or Ramsey Hunt or eczema
Micro Organisms
Herpes zoster
Duration
7 days
Important: Therapy
Oral Aciclovir 800mg 5 times daily
Notes:
Important: Therapy
Oral Valaciclovir 1g 8 hourly