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Valacyclovir Indications & Clinical Uses

Evidence-based guide for pediatric prescribing

Valacyclovir offers convenient dosing for HSV suppression and targeted VZV management.

Primary FDA-Approved Indications

Used in adolescents for episodic cold sores, chronic suppression, and treatment of VZV when indicated.

Recurrent HSV labialis

FDA Approved
AdolescentsRandomized trials

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HSV suppression

FDA Approved
Children and adolescentsClinical trials

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Varicella or zoster treatment

FDA Approved
Children ≥2 yearsCDC guidance

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Secondary Clinical Uses

HSV-associated erythema multiforme prophylaxis

Secondary Use
Children and adolescentsSpecialist consensus

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