Proper Use

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A nurse or other trained health professional may give you this medicine. It is given as a shot under your skin, usually in the stomach.

This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor if you have any questions.

Treatment with this medicine contains injections and tablets. There are also 2 options in starting this treatment. Your doctor will decide which option is best for you.

Your doctor will ask you to stay under their care during your treatment with this medicine.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

  • For injection dosage form (solution) and oral dosage form (tablets):
    • For treatment of HIV infection:
      • Option 1:
        • Adults—At first, 927 milligrams (mg) (2 vials) injected under the skin and 600 mg (2 tablets) once a day on Day 1. Followed by 600 mg (2 tablets) once a day on Day 2. For maintenance, 927 mg (2 vials) injected under the skin once a day every 6 months (26 weeks).
        • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
      • Option 2:
        • Adults—At first, 600 milligrams (mg) (2 tablets) once a day on Days 1 and 2. Followed by 300 mg (1 tablet) once a day on Day 8. Then, 927 mg (2 vials) injected under the skin on Day 15. For maintenance, 927 mg (2 vials) injected under the skin once a day every 6 months (26 weeks).
        • Children—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

Call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.

Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2024

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