Viracept Dosage

Viracept is available as 250 mg tablets and 625 mg tablets that can be swallowed or dissolved in a small amount of water. For people or children who can't swallow the tables, there's also an oral powder version that can be mixed with milk, formula, soy formula, soy milk, or dietary supplements.

• Adults and adolescents (ages 13 years and older): The typical dose is 1,250 mg by mouth twice a day with meals, or 750 mg by mouth three times a day with meals.

• Children (ages 2 to 12 years old): Your child's provider will calculate the dose based on the child's weight. The typical dose ranges from 45 mg/kg to 55 mg/kg by mouth twice a day with meals, or 25 mg/kg to 35 mg/kg three times a day with meals.