Much of the increase will be in developing countries. Already 58% of people with dementia live in low and middle income countries, but by 2050 this will rise to 68%. The fastest growth in the elderly population is taking place in China, India, and their south Asian and western Pacific neighbours.
If acyclovir is your drug of choice ( famvir is a 1 time dose, valtrex is a 2x/day for 1 day dose ), try 800mg 3x/day for 2 days. it works best if started at the very first tingle /sign of a potential cold sore.
Acyclovir Dosage. For cold sore infections, Zovirax cream is simply applied on the affected area about five times a day for a total of four days. This should begin as early as the first signs of a cold sore are felt such as tingling, redness, itchiness, or bump.