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Emtricitabine Dosage

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 19, 2024.

Applies to the following strengths: 200 mg; 10 mg/mL

Usual Adult Dose for HIV Infection

Capsules: 200 mg orally once a day
Oral solution: 240 mg orally once a day

Use: In combination with other antiretroviral agents, for the treatment of HIV-1 infection

Usual Adult Dose for Occupational Exposure

US Public Health Service Working Group Recommendations:

Duration of therapy: 28 days, if tolerated

Comments:

Usual Adult Dose for Nonoccupational Exposure

US CDC Recommendations:

Duration of therapy: 28 days

Comments:

Usual Pediatric Dose for HIV Infection

Oral solution:

Maximum dose: 240 mg/dose

Capsules:

Use: In combination with other antiretroviral agents, for the treatment of HIV-1 infection

Usual Pediatric Dose for Nonoccupational Exposure

US CDC Recommendations:
Oral solution:

Maximum dose: 240 mg/dose

Capsules:

Duration of therapy: 28 days

Comments:

Renal Dose Adjustments

Adults:
Capsules:


Oral solution:

Pediatric patients: Insufficient data to recommend dose adjustments; however, dose reductions or increased dosing intervals (similar to adjustments for adults) should be considered.

Comments:

Liver Dose Adjustments

Data not available

Precautions

US BOXED WARNING:


Consult WARNINGS section for additional precautions.

Dialysis

Adults:
Hemodialysis:


Pediatric patients: Insufficient data to recommend dose adjustments; however, dose reductions or increased dosing intervals (similar to adjustments for adults) should be considered.

Comments:

Other Comments

Administration advice:


Storage requirements:

General:

Monitoring:

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Frequently asked questions

Further information

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