U.S. Food and Drug Administration

Pediatric Dose Viracept® (nelfinavir) to be Administered Three Times Daily -- Table B

Updated December 18, 1997

Oral Powder/Tablets

Kg	Lbs	Scoops	Teaspoons	Tablets
7 to < 8.5	15.5 to < 18.5	4	1	---
8.5 to < 10.5	18.5 to < 23	5	1 and 1/4	---
10.5 to < 12	23 to < 26.5	6	1 and 1/2	---
12 to < 14	26.5 to < 31	7	1 and 3/4	---
14 to < 16	31 to < 35	8	2	---
16 to < 18	35 to < 39.5	9	2 and 1/4	---
18 to < 23	39.5 to < 50.5	10	2 and 1/2	3
> 23	> 50.5	15	3 and 3/4	3

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