Abacavir (Systemic)

Brand Names : Ziagen

Proper Use of This Medicine

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.

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

• For oral dosage form (oral solution or tablets):
  • For HIV infection:
    • Adults and adolescents 16 years of age and older - 300 milligrams (mg) two times a day.
    • Children 3 months to 16 years of age - Dose is based on body weight and must be determined by your doctor. The usual dose is 8 mg per kilogram (kg) (3.6 mg per pound) of body weight two times a day.

Missed dose - If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the 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 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 medicine to break down.
• Keep the oral solution from freezing.
• Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded medicine is out of the reach of children.