Proper Use
Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®
Take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered.
This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Read it again each time you refill your prescription in case there is new information. Talk to your doctor if you have any questions.
Take this medicine with food.
Do not change the dose or stop using this medicine without checking first with your doctor. 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.
If you are also taking an antacid containing aluminum or magnesium, take it at least 2 hours before or after cobicistat with atazanavir. Ask your doctor or pharmacist before taking any other medicines for your stomach or heartburn.
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.
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For oral dosage form (tablets):
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For enhancement of atazanavir:
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Adults and children weighing 35 kilograms (kg) or more—150 milligrams (mg) once a day, taken with atazanavir 300 mg once a day.
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Children weighing less than 35 kg—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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For enhancement of darunavir:
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Adults and children weighing 40 kilograms (kg) or more—150 milligrams (mg) once a day, taken with darunavir 800 mg once a day.
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Children weighing less than 40 kg—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.
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
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.
Store the medicine in its original bottle. Keep it tightly closed. Do not use this medicine if the seal on the bottle is broken or missing.
Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024
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