Genital Herpes
Antimicrobial prescribing: NHS Forth Valley
Take a viral swab before treatment.
Start treatment immediately.
Refer to Central Sexual Health.
HIV testing is recommended if herpes ulcers persist >1 month or other suspected/confirmed sexually transmitted infection.
Drug details
First Episode:
Aciclovir
400mg TDS
5 days
Recurrence:
Aciclovir
800mg TDS
2 days