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Proper Use
Take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not change the dose or stop using this medicine without checking with your doctor first. When your supply of this medicine is running low, contact your doctor or pharmacist ahead of time. Do not allow yourself to run out of this medicine .
Tipranavir is always taken with ritonavir (Norvir®). Take these two medicines at the same time, unless your doctor tells you otherwise .
You may take this medicine with or without food .
Swallow the capsule whole. Do not crush, break, or chew it .
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 treatment of HIV infection:
- For oral dosage forms (capsules and oral solution):
- Adults—500 milligrams (mg) two times a day. The dose is taken together with 200 mg of ritonavir (Norvir®) two times a day.
- Children 2 years of age and older—Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 14 milligrams (mg) per kilogram (kg) of body weight two times a day. The dose is taken together with ritonavir (Norvir®) 6 mg per kg of body weight two times a day.
- Children below 2 years of age—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor .
- For oral dosage forms (capsules and oral solution):
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.
Storage
Keep out of the reach of children.
Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.
Store the capsules in the refrigerator until you are ready to open the bottle. Once you have opened the medicine bottle, you may store it at room temperature, away from heat, light, or moisture. The medicine is good for up to 60 days after you open the bottle. After 60 days, throw away any unused capsules and get a new bottle of medicine .
Store the oral solution at room temperature. Do not refrigerate or freeze it. The solution must be used within 60 days after you open the bottle .
