Varicella zoster virus (VZV) infections – herpes zoster Famvir is indicated for - the treatment of herpes zoster and ophthalmic zoster in immunocompetent adults (see section 4.4) - the treatment of herpes zoster in immunocompromised adults (see section 4.4) Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections – genital herpes Famvir is indicated for - the treatment of first and recurrent episodes of genital herpes in immunocompetent adults - the treatment of recurrent episodes of genital herpes in immunocompromised adults - the suppression of recurrent genital herpes in immunocompetent and immunocompromised adults Clinical studies have not been conducted in HSV-infected patients immunocompromised for other causes than HIV-infection (see section 5.1).