Australian Herpes Management Forum
Antiviral Prescribing Information
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The following links lead to the online version of the Australian Schedule of Pharmaceutical Benefits. Valaciclovir prescribing information Famciclovir prescribing information Aciclovir prescribing information |
Patients with outbreaks of moderate to sever genital herpes can now be prescribed a two-day course of oral famciclovir. The course of treatment consists of:
The schedule allows a prescription for 20 × 250mg tablets, with one repeat. This would cover eight episodes. |
Australian Herpes Management Forum
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Westmead NSW 2145
Australia
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