Videx Dosage

Videx is available in the form of extended-release tablets (Videx EC) and a liquid. Your dosage will depend on several factors, such as age, weight, other medical conditions you have, and other medications you are taking. For example, the recommended dosage for people who weigh over 132 pounds is 400 mg a day. It is important to take your Videx dose as prescribed, as missing doses can cause the HIV virus to build up a resistance to the medication.

Videx Dosage: An Introduction

The dose of Videx® (didanosine) your healthcare provider recommends will vary depending on a number of factors, including:
 
  • Your weight
  • Your age
  • Other medical conditions you may have
  • Other medications you may currently be taking.
     
As always, do not adjust your Videx dose unless your healthcare provider specifically instructs you to do so.
 

Videx EC Dosing Recommendations

Refer to the following table for Videx EC (capsule) dosing recommendations for adults and children:
 
Weight
Videx EC Dosage
44 to 54 pounds
200 mg once daily
55 to 131 pounds
250 mg once daily
132 pounds or more
400 mg once daily
 
Your healthcare provider may recommend a lower Videx EC dose if you have kidney disease, if you are taking certain other medications, or if you develop bothersome Videx side effects.
 

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;
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