Videx

Overview

About Videx

It's best to avoid combining Videx with the gout medication Zyloprim. If you are taking Nizoral or Sporanox, you should allow at least 2 hours to pass before taking Videx. If you've been prescribed the HIV drugs Crixivan or Rescriptor, allow 1 hour to pass before taking Videx. When taking antibiotics known as quinolones, including Cipro, Floxin, and Noroxin, you should take Videx at least 6 hours before the antibiotic, or wait for 2 hours after it. If you've been prescribed the HIV drug Viracept, take it with a light meal 1 hour after Videx.

Special information if you are pregnant or breastfeeding

The effects of Videx during pregnancy have not been adequately studied. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.

Combining Videx with the HIV drug Zerit seems to increase the danger of serious and even fatal liver reactions during pregnancy. Use this combination with special caution if you're pregnant.

HIV can be passed to a baby through breast milk, so you should not plan on breastfeeding.

Recommended dosage

If you have a kidney or liver problem, your dosage may be reduced.

ADULTS

Tablets

For adults weighing 132 pounds or more, the recommended dose is 200 milligrams every 12 hours. Those weighing less than 132 pounds usually take 125 milligrams every 12 hours.

Buffered Powder for Oral Solution

For adults weighing 132 pounds or more, the recommended dose is 250 milligrams every 12 hours. Those weighing less than 132 pounds usually take 167 milligrams every 12 hours.

Videx EC Delayed-Release Capsules

For adults weighing 132 pounds or more, the recommended dose is 400 milligrams once a day. If you weigh less than 132 pounds, the usual dose is 250 milligrams once a day.

CHILDREN

The recommended dose for pediatric patients 2 weeks of age and older varies according to the child's weight. Videx EC capsules are not prescribed for children.