Fortovase

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

The effects of Fortovase during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, tell your doctor immediately. Do not breastfeed. HIV appears in breast milk and can be passed to a nursing infant.

Recommended dosage

ADULTS AND CHILDREN 16 YEARS AND OLDER

Fortovase Combined with Other Anti-HIV Drugs

The recommended dosage is 1,200 milligrams (six 200-milligram capsules), taken 3 times a day with a meal or within 2 hours afterwards. Daily doses lower than 1,200 milligrams 3 times a day are not recommended, since they will not have the same antiviral activity. You should also be taking Retrovir, Hivid, or another antiviral drug as directed.

Invirase Combined with Ritonavir

The recommended dosage is 1,000 milligrams (five 200-milligram capsules) taken 2 times a day with a meal or within 2 hours afterwards. Ritonavir (Norvir) should be taken at the same time as Invirase. Daily doses lower than 1,000 milligrams (along with 100 milligrams of Norvir) 2 times a day are not recommended, since they will not have the same antiviral activity.

CHILDREN LESS THAN 16 YEARS OLD

Fortovase and Invirase have not been studied in children younger than 16 years old.

Overdosage

There have been no reports of Fortovase poisoning. However, any medication taken in excess can have serious consequences. If you suspect an overdose, seek emergency medical treatment immediately.