U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Pediatric Information -- Table II

Updated December 18, 1997

	Norvir™ Abbott ritonavir	Viracept® Agouron nelfinavir
Pediatric Dosage	400 mg/m< bid not to exceed 600 mg bid	20-30 mg/kg tid not to exceed 750 mg tid
Pediatric Dosage Initiations/Adjustments	Ritonavir should be started at 250 mg/m<and increased every 2-3 days by 50 mg/m< twice daily. If 400 mg/m< is not tolerated, the highest tolerated dose should be used for maintenance therapy in combination with nucleoside analogues.	--------
Pediatric Dosage Guidelines	See Table A	See Table B
Pediatric Age Range Studied	2-14 years pharmacokinetic study	2-13 years pharmacokinetic study
Pediatric Mixing Recommendations	Oral solution does not require mixing. Dose should be administered using a calibrated dosing syringe.	Oral Powder may be mixed with a small amount of water, milk, formula, soy formula, soy milk or dietary supplements. Oral powder should not be reconstituted with water in its original container. Acidic food or juice (e.g.orange juice, apple juice or apple sauce) are not recommended to be used with the Oral Powder because it may result in bitter taste.

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