Complete dosing information for IVACAFTOR
Medical guidance required: Dosing information here is for educational purposes. Your healthcare provider will determine the appropriate dose based on your specific condition, kidney function, other medications, and medical history. Never adjust your dose without consulting your doctor or pharmacist.
2 DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Age Weight Dosage Administration 1 month to less than 2 months 3 kg or greater One 5.8 mg packet every 12 hours Mixed with one teaspoon (5 mL) of soft food or liquid and administered orally with fat-containing food 2 months to less than 4 months 3 kg or greater One 13.4 mg packet every 12 hours 4 months to less than 6 months 5 kg or greater One 25 mg packet every 12 hours 6 months to less than 6 years 5 kg to less than 7 kg One 25 mg packet every 12 hours 7 kg to less than 14 kg One 50 mg packet every 12 hours 14 kg or greater One 75 mg packet every 12 hours 6 years and older - One 150 mg tablet every 12 hours Taken orally with fat-containing food See full prescribing information for the recommended dosage in patients aged 6 months and older with moderate or severe hepatic impairment. ( 2.3 , 8.6 ) See full prescribing information for dosage modifications due to drug interactions with KALYDECO. ( 2.4 , 7.1 ) Not recommended in pediatric patients less than 1