Herpes – Genital (HSV) / In Pregnancy

Suppression of Recurrent Genital Herpes Among Pregnant Women*
Recommended Regimen

Acyclovir 400 mg orally 3 times/day 

OR 

Valacyclovir 500 mg orally 2 times/day 

* Treatment recommended starting at 36 weeks’ gestation. 

Alternative Regimen

None

Page last reviewed: July 16, 2021
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