The daily dose is administered in 2 divided doses.
Child 2 weeks and over:
Weight
Daily dose LPV/r
40/10 mg granules
100/25 mg tablet
3 to < 6 kg
160/40 mg
2 sachets x 2
–
6 to < 10 kg
240/60 mg
3 sachets x 2
–
10 to < 14 kg
320/80 mg
4 sachets x 2
–
14 to < 20 kg
400/100 mg
5 sachets x 2
2 tab x 2
20 to < 25 kg
400/100 mg
–
2 tab x 2
25 to < 35 kg
600/150 mg
–
3 tab x 2
≥ 35 kg
800/200 mg
–
4 tab x 2
In children 10 to < 14 kg who can swallow the tablets whole, administer two 100/25 mg tablets in the morning and one 100/25 mg tablet in the evening (daily dose: 300/75 mg).
In children on nevirapine or efavirenz: increase the dose of LPV/r according to manufacturer's instructions.
Adult:
400/100 mg (4 tablets)2 times daily (daily dose: 800/200 mg)
In adult on nevirapine or efavirenz: 500/125mg (5 tablets) 2 times daily (daily dose: 1000/250mg)
Duration
Depending on the efficacy and tolerance of lopinavir and ritonavir.
Contra-indications, adverse effects, precautions
Do not administer to patients with severe hepatic impairment or hypokalaemia.
Do not combine with rifampicin, replace with rifabutin. If rifabutin is not available and LPV/r is essential, adjust the dose:
child: increase the dose of RTV to obtain a one-to-one (1:1) LPV/r ratio;
adult: double the dose (800/200 mg 2 times daily).
Administer with caution and monitor use in patients with haemophilia (increased bleeding) or mild to moderate hepatic impairment.
hepatic and pancreatic disorders; in this event, stop treatment immediately.
Administer with caution and monitor combination with drugs that prolong the QT interval (amiodarone, co-artemether, mefloquine, quinine,haloperidol, etc.).
LPV/r reduces the efficacy of implants and oral contraceptives: use injectable medroxy progesterone or an intrauterine device.
Pregnancy: no contra-indication
Remarks
Do not cut, crush or chew tablets.
Pour granules into a small amount of breast milk, water or soft foods and administer immediately (within 2 hours of preparation max.).