Active Ingredient: Fosamprenavir
Fosamprenavir in combination with low dose ritonavir is indicated for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1 (HIV-1) infected children of 6 years and above in combination with other antiretroviral medicinal products.
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
Oral
36 - 36 mg per kg of body weight
From 18 To 18 mg per kg of body weight 2 time(s) per day every day
Dosing recommendations for fosamprenavir with ritonavir:
| Age | Body weight | Fosamprenavir dose (TWICE DAILY) | Ritonavir dose (TWICE DAILY) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult (≥18 years) | Tablet or Oral suspension 700 mg (1 tablet or 14 ml suspension) | Capsule or Solution 100 mg | |
| Oral suspension should be taken without food. | |||
| 6-17 years | ≥39 kg | Tablet or Oral suspension 700 mg (1 tablet or 14 ml suspension) | Capsule or Solution 100 mg |
| Oral suspension should be taken with food. | |||
| 33-38 kg | Oral suspension 18 mg/kg (0.36 ml/kg); maximum 700 mg or 14 ml | Capsule or Solution 100 mg | |
| Oral suspension should be taken with food. | |||
| 25-32 kg | Oral suspension 18 mg/kg (0.36 ml/kg) | Solution 3 mg/kg | |
| Oral suspension should be taken with food. | |||
| <25 kg | No dosing recommendations. | ||
| <6 years | Not recommended. |
Fosamprenavir can be taken with or without food.
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