in a randomised , double-blind , controlled study of the effect of prednisolone on the development of post-herpetic neuralgia 78 patients with herpes zoster whose pain and exanthema had been present for less than 96 h were given 800 mg acyclovir five times daily for 7 days and prednisolone in a total dose of 575 mg , starting with 40 mg daily in the first week and tapering off over the next 2 weeks .
C0019360
herpes zoster
C0001367
acyclovir