Nelfinavir (Cont.)

When and How to Take Nelfinavir

General considerations for when and how to take nelfinavir include the following:
 
  • Nelfinavir comes in tablet and powder form. It is usually taken by mouth two to three times daily.
     
  • Nelfinavir should be taken with a meal.
     
  • Nelfinavir tablets may be dissolved in water. Allow the tablet(s) to dissolve in a small amount of water, stir well, and drink. Rinse the glass with more water (and drink the rinse water to get the full dose).
     
  • Each dose of nelfinavir powder can be dissolved in water, milk, baby formula, soy formula, or soy milk. Once a dose is mixed, all the liquid must be consumed in order to get the full dose. If necessary, the mixed liquid can be stored in the refrigerator for up to six hours. Do not mix nelfinavir powder with acidic liquids (like most juices or applesauce), since this may create a bitter taste.
     
  • Try to take nelfinavir at the same times every day to maintain an even level of the medication in your blood.
     
  • For the medication to work properly, it must be taken as prescribed. It is very important that you closely follow your healthcare provider's instructions about taking nelfinavir. Missing doses can increase the chance of the virus developing resistance to nelfinavir (making it less effective).
     

Nelfinavir Dosage Information

The dose of nelfinavir that your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your age and weight
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may currently be taking.
     
As always, do not adjust your nelfinavir dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 
(Click Nelfinavir Dosing for more information.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;