Efavirenz (EFZ, Sustiva); Antiretroviral, Non-nucleoside
Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor; Cap: 50, 100, 200 mg
Tab: 600 mg; 10-14.9 kg: 200 mg PO qd 15-19.9 kg: 250 mg PO qd
20-24.9 kg: 300 mg PO qd
25-32.4 kg: 350 mg PO qd
32.5-39.9 kg:400 mg PO qd
>40 kg: 600 mg PO qd
Bedtime dosing is recommended to improve tolerability of
CNS side effects (dizziness, agitation, somnolence). Capsule may be opened and added to
food. Grape jelly hides the peppery taste.