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How to Use

It is important that this drug be taken with food in order to work properly Take saquinavir with a meal or within 2 hours after a meal .

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 saquinavir 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

• For oral dosage form - capsules "brand name Invirase ":
  • For treat of HIV infection:
    • Adults 600 milligrams - mg three times a day, in combination with other medication for HIV infection.
    • Children up to 16 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
• For oral dosage form - soft gelatin capsules "brand name Fortovase ":
  • For treat of HIV infection:
    • Adults 1200 mg three times a day, in combination with other medication for HIV infection.
    • Children up to 16 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.
• Store the soft gelatin capsule form - Fortovase in the refrigerator. The Invirase capsules don't needed to be refrigerated.
• 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• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed.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.