Sunlenca Dosage

Generic name: LENACAPAVIR SODIUM 300mg
Dosage form: tablet, film coated
Drug class: Miscellaneous antivirals

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 2, 2023.

Recommended Dosage

SUNLENCA can be initiated using one of two recommended dosage regimens, see Table 1 and Table 2 below. Healthcare providers should determine the appropriate initiation regimen for the patient [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. SUNLENCA oral tablets may be taken with or without food.

Table 1 Recommended Treatment Regimen for SUNLENCA Initiation and Maintenance, Option 1
Treatment Time
* From the date of the last injection.
	Dosage of SUNLENCA: Initiation
Day 1	927 mg by subcutaneous injection (2 × 1.5 mL injections) 600 mg orally (2 × 300 mg tablets)
Day 2	600 mg orally (2 × 300 mg tablets)
	Dosage of SUNLENCA: Maintenance
Every 6 months (26 weeks) * +/-2 weeks	927 mg by subcutaneous injection (2 × 1.5 mL injections)

Table 2 Recommended Treatment Regimen for SUNLENCA Initiation and Maintenance, Option 2
Treatment Time
* From the date of the last injection.
	Dosage of SUNLENCA: Initiation
Day 1	600 mg orally (2 × 300 mg tablets)
Day 2	600 mg orally (2 × 300 mg tablets)
Day 8	300 mg orally (1 × 300 mg tablet)
Day 15	927 mg by subcutaneous injection (2 × 1.5 mL injections)
	Dosage of SUNLENCA: Maintenance
Every 6 months (26 weeks) * +/-2 weeks	927 mg by subcutaneous injection (2 × 1.5 mL injections)

Missed Dose

During the maintenance period, if more than 28 weeks have elapsed since the last injection and if clinically appropriate to continue SUNLENCA treatment, restart the initiation dosage regimen from Day 1, using either Option 1 or Option 2 [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)].

Preparation and Administration of Subcutaneous Injection

SUNLENCA injection is for administration into the abdomen by a healthcare provider.

Use aseptic technique. Visually inspect the solution in the vials and prepared syringe for particulate matter and discoloration prior to administration. SUNLENCA injection is a yellow solution. Do not use SUNLENCA injection if the solution is discolored or if it contains particulate matter. Once the solution is withdrawn from the vials, the subcutaneous injections should be administered as soon as possible [see How Supplied/Storage and Handling (16)].

Refer to Figure 1 to identify the components for use in the administration steps. The administration steps are provided in Figure 2.

The injection kit components are for single use only. Use of a vial access device is required. Two 1.5 mL injections are required for a complete dose.

Figure 1 SUNLENCA Injection Kit Components