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How Is Zidovudine Taken?

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How Is Zidovudine Taken?

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The recommended dose of zidovudine for adults is 500 mg to 600 mg daily. Zidovudine comes in 100 mg capsules and 300 mg tablets. It is also available in liquid form. In 2008 the FDA approved new dosing guidelines for children 6 weeks to 18 years old. The dose is based on weight or body surface area. The new guidelines allow for three times or twice daily dosing. Zidovudine is also available in Combivir and Trizivir. Combivir contains zidovudine and lamivudine. Trizivir contains zidovudine, lamivudine, and abacavir. For more information, see Fact Sheet 417 on Combivir or Fact Sheet 418 on Trizivir.