Ritonavir : Proper Use (Norvir, Norvir SEC)

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Ritonavir (Systemic)

Brand Names : Norvir, Norvir SEC

Ritonavir | Before Using | Proper Use | Precautions | Side Effects

Proper Use of This Medicine

It is important that ritonavir be be taken with food .

For patients taking the solution (liquid) form of this medicine:

Shake the bottle well before using.
Use a specially marked measuring syringe to measure each dose accurately. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid.

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

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

This medicine works best when there is a constant amount in the blood. To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses. Also, it is best to take the doses at evenly spaced times, day and night . For example, if you are to take two doses a day, the doses should be spaced about 12 hours apart. If you need help in planning the best times to take your medicine, check with your health care professional.

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

Dosing - The dose of ritonavir 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 ritonavir. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form (capsules):
- For treatment of HIV infection:
  - Adults - 600 milligrams (mg) two times a day.
  - Children - This oral dosage form is usually not used for children. Please refer to oral solution dosage form.

For oral dosage form (oral solution):
- For treatment of HIV infection:
  - Adults - 600 milligrams (mg) two times a day.
  - Children 2 years of age and older - Dose is based on body size and must be determined by your doctor.
  - Children less than 2 years of age - Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Note:

Ritonavir can be used in combination with other medicines. Check with your doctor for more information on these doses.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, 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 medicine:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Store the capsule form of this medicine in the refrigerator. The oral solution form should not be refrigerated; it should be stored at room temperature.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the medicine to break down.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.

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