Indications :
Mucosal and cutaneous HSV infections in immuno-compromised patients.
Varicella – Zoster infections (shingles) in immuno-compromised patients.
Herpes Simplex encephalitis.
Dosage :
Adult Dose: 5-10 mg/kg infused at a constant rate over 1 hr every 8 hr for 7-10 days.
Pediatric Dose: 250- 500 mg / m2
Infused at a constant rate over 1 hr every 8 hr for 7-10 days.
MyCLOVIR -Renally Impaired Patients :
| CRCL (ml/min) |
Recommended Dosage |
| 25 to 50 |
Extend dosing interval to every 12 hours |
| 10 to 24 |
Extend dosing interval to every 12 hours |
| < 10 |
Reduce recommended IV dose by 50% and extend dosing interval to every 24hours |
Packing : Single dose vial of 250 mg / 500 mg.
