What is the dosage of Acyclovir?
Patient: I have a question about acyclovir? i had a breakout of genital herpes after having chemo therapy.I have only had very few since. the treatment was twice a day for about 5 days. it made me very sick. i recently had another one and the perscription says 800 mgs every 5 hrs. I am worried about a reaction! i am 69 yrs old and female. Doctor: HiDosage of acyclovir is 400 mg orally 3 times a day for 5 to 10 days.I would recommend you to follow this dose.RegardsDR DE