Nelfinavir : How to Use

Nelfinavir - Systemic

Brand Names

Viracept Nelfinavir *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Nelfinavir works best if it is taken with food.

Take this drug exactly as directed by your family doctor. Do not take it more often and do not take it for a longer time than your family doctor ordered. Always do not stop taking this drug without checking with your family doctor first.

Keep taking nelfinavir for the full time of treat, even if you begin to feel better.

This drug works best when there is a constant amount in the blood. To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses. Always it is best to take the doses at evenly spaced times, day and night. For example, if you are to take three doses a day, the doses must be spaced about 8 hours apart. If you need help in planning the best times to take your drug, check with your health care professional.

Only take drug that your family doctor has prescribed specially for you. Do not share your drug with others.

Dosage

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

For oral dosage form - oral powder:
- For treat of HIV infection:
  - Children 2 to 13 years of age Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your family doctor. The usual dose is 20 to 30 milligrams - mg per kilogram - kg - 9 to 13.6 mg per pound of body weight three times a day with food.
  - Children less than 2 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
For oral dosage form - tablets:
- For treat of HIV infection:
  - Adults and teenagers 750 mg three times a day with food.
  - Children 2 to 13 years of age Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your family doctor. The usual dose is 20 to 30 mg per kg - 9 to 13.6 mg per pound of body weight three times a day with food.
  - Children less than 2 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as you remember. 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 To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store away from heat and direct light.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.