Complete dosing information for PIVMECILLINAM
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 The recommended dosage of PIVYA is one 185 mg tablet orally 3 times a day for 3 to 7 days as clinically indicated. ( 2.1 ) Administer PIVYA with or without food. ( 2.1 ) 2.1 Recommended Dosage The recommended dosage of PIVYA is one 185 mg tablet orally 3 times a day for 3 to 7 days as clinically indicated. Administer PIVYA with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . PIVYA (pivmecillinam) is a prodrug of mecillinam (the active antibacterial agent) [see Clinical Pharmacology ( 12.3 )] . 2.2 Recommendations Regarding Missed Dose(s) If a dose of PIVYA is missed, instruct patients to take the dose as soon as possible. Do notdouble the dose to make up for the missed dose.