Herpes – Genital (HSV) / Persons Living with HIV

Daily Suppression of Genital Herpes Among Persons with HIV Infection
Recommended Regimen

Acyclovir 400–800 mg orally 2–3 times/day 

OR 

Famciclovir 500 mg orally 2 times/day 

OR 

Valacyclovir 500 mg orally 2 times/day 

Alternative Regimen

None

Episodic Genital Herpes Infection Among Persons with HIV Infection
Recommended Regimen

Acyclovir 400 mg orally 3 times/day for 5–10 days 

OR 

Famciclovir 500 mg orally 2 times/day for 5–10 days 

OR 

Valacyclovir 1 g orally 2 times/day for 5–10 day

Alternative Regimen

None

Page last reviewed: July 16, 2021
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