What is known about Retrovir?
• For HIV-positive adults, the Retrovir dose is 600mg a day, taken by mouth. The usual dose is 300mg, taken twice a day, combined with other anti-HIV drugs. The manufacturer of Retrovir is conducting studies to see if Retrovir can be taken once a day, but these have not yet been completed. • Retrovir can be taken either with or without food. • Babies and children can also take Retrovir, using the syrup formulation. The dose depends on a baby’s size or a child’s weight. If you are caring for a child who is HIV-positive and has been prescribed Retrovir, be sure that you understand the correct dose to give the child. As a child grows, the dose of Retrovir will need to be increased on a regular basis. To learn about treatment options for children, click here. • Numerous studies have demonstrated that Retrovir is effective for the treatment of HIV when combined with other anti-HIV drugs, usually at least one other nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI) and either a protease inhib
