Abacavir: Pediatric formulation
The FDA recently approved a 300 mg scored tablet formulation of abacavir intended for pediatric patients. As with the previously available oral solution, abacavir is approved for children at least 3 months of age. The recommended dosage is 8 mg/kg BID (maximum dosage 300 mg BID). For patients who are ≥14 kg in weight and are able to take pills, the recommended dosage for the abacavir 300 mg scored tablet formulation is as follows:
| Weight | Pediatric Abacavir Dosage |
|---|
| Wt 14-21 kg | 150 mg (1/2 tablet) BID | | Wt >21 kg to <30 kg | 150 mg Q AM (1/2 tablet) + 300 mg (1 tablet) Q PM | | Wt ≥30 kg | 300 mg (1 tablet) BID |
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