Kaletra (Cont.)

When and How to Take Kaletra

General considerations for when and how to take Kaletra include the following:
 
  • The medication comes in tablet and oral solution (liquid) form. It is usually taken by mouth once or twice daily.
     
  • You can take Kaletra tablets with or without food. If it bothers your stomach, try taking it with food. Kaletra oral solution must always be taken with food.
     
  • Do not break, chew, or crush Kaletra tablets.
     
  • Try to take Kaletra at the same time(s) every day to maintain an even level 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 Kaletra. Missing doses can increase the chance of the virus developing resistance to the drug, thereby making it less effective.
     

Dosing Information for Kaletra

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