Proper Use

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Take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not use more of it, do not use it more often, and do not use it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. Also, 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 stop taking this medicine, or do not take it as prescribed, you may spread HIV to others.

This medicine comes with a patient information insert. Read and follow the 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.

Tipranavir is always taken with ritonavir (Norvir®). Take these two medicines at the same time, unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

Take this medicine with food.

Swallow the capsule whole. Do not open 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):
      • Adults and children 2 years of age and older weighing 36 kilograms (kg) or more—500 milligrams (mg) (two capsules) with 200 mg of ritonavir (Norvir®) 2 times a day.
      • Children younger than 2 years of age or weighing less than 36 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

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Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.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 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. Throw away any unused capsules after 60 days and get a new bottle of medicine. .

Portions of this document last updated: May 01, 2024

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