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Suggest Ideal Dosage Of Valacyclovir For A Shingles Infection

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Question : how many times daily may I take VALACYCLOVIR, 1 GM, for mild shingles outbreak? thank you, Henry
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Answered by Dr. Panagiotis Zografakis (18 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
3 times a day

Detailed Answer:
Hello,

the dosage for shingles is 1000mg three times per day, for 7-10 days.

Kind Regards!
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Suggest Ideal Dosage Of Valacyclovir For A Shingles Infection

Brief Answer: 3 times a day Detailed Answer: Hello, the dosage for shingles is 1000mg three times per day, for 7-10 days. Kind Regards!