14.1.2
Paediatric / adult formulations
Clinical HIV Guidelines, 5th Edition, 2022. Chapter 14, Understanding ART regimens and formulations.
Clinical description
- Most regimens are suitable for children and adults and are available as both adult and paediatric
strength tablets, but:
o TDF may affect growing bones and is not given to children under 30kgs. The standard adult formulation (TDF 300mg) can be used from 30kg.
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