Q. My mother is 66 and a letter carrier with 32 years of employment with the Postal Service. She loves her job, but as cuts are made and demands are harsher, she was wondering what would happen if she were to go to work one day and decide she wants to retire immediately.
Dose of Valtrex for Shingles. For the treatment of cold sores (herpes labialis) in adults and children age 12 and older, the recommended dose is Valtrex 2000 mg (2 grams), twice a day, for one day. The two doses should be taken about 12 hours apart.
Herpes Zoster: VALTREX is indicated for the treatment of herpes zoster (shingles) in. immunocompetent adults. The efficacy of VALTREX when initiated more than 72 hours after. the onset of rash and the efficacy and safety of VALTREX for treatment of disseminated herpes. zoster have not been established.