Cytomegalovirus Control in Critical Care

2g valaciclovir, four times a day, enterally for 28 days, or until discharge from the critical care unit, but for a minimum of 14 days unless discharged from hospital. Those unable to receive enteral drugs will receive intravenous aciclovir 10mg/kg three times a day. Dosing modified in the presence of renal dysfunction.

450mg valganciclovir, once a day, by enteral route. Treatment will continue for 28 days, or until discharge from the critical care unit, but for a minimum of 14 days unless discharged from hospital. Intravenous ganciclovir 2.5mg/kg once a day will be used if drugs cannot be given enterally. Treatment dosing will be modified for renal dysfunction