Genital Herpes

NHSL Antimicrobial Guidelines
NHS Lanarkshire

First episode: treat within 5 days if new lesions or systemic symptoms

Recurrent: self-care if mild, or immediate short course antiviral treatment, or consider suppressive therapy if more than 6 episodes within a year. Seek advice from GUM if necessary.

Drug details

Drug

First line:

Aciclovir

Dosage

400mg

Duration

3 times a day 5 days

Drug

Short course treatment for recurrent cases:

Aciclovir

Dosage

800mg

Duration

3 times a day 2 days

Editorial Information

Last reviewed: 18/05/2022

Next review date: 18/05/2025

Author(s): NHS Lanarkshire Antimicrobial Management Committee, Dr Dundas, Dr Hylands, S McCormick, Heather Boyle.

Version: V1

Approved By: AMC; ADTC

Reviewer name(s): NHS Lanarkshire Antimicrobial Management Committee, Heather Boyle.

Document Id: June 2022