LEARN MORE

TIVICAY PD can be used by infants and children

What is TIVICAY and TIVICAY PD?

TIVICAY and TIVICAY PD are prescription medicines used to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) infection together with:

  • other HIV-1 medicines in adults who have not received HIV-1 medicines in the past or to replace their current HIV-1 medicines.
  • other HIV-1 medicines in children, aged at least 4 weeks and weighing at least 6.6 pounds (3 kg), who have not received HIV-1 medicines in the past or to replace their current HIV-1 medicines when their healthcare provider determines that they meet certain requirements.


TIVICAY is used together with rilpivirine as a complete regimen to treat Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 (HIV-1) infection in adults to replace their current HIV-1 medicines when their healthcare provider determines that they meet certain requirements.


HIV-1 is the virus that causes Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS).


It is not known if TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD is safe and effective in children who are less than 4 weeks of age and weigh less than 6.6 pounds (3 kg) or in children who have received certain types of medicine for HIV-1 infection.

HOW SHOULD TIVICAY PD BE TAKEN?

TIVICAY PD should be taken exactly as directed by you or your child's healthcare provider.


TIVICAY PD may be swallowed whole or dispersed in drinking water and should not be chewed, cut, or crushed.

 

TIVICAY tablets are not the same as TIVICAY PD tablets for oral suspension and cannot be substituted for each other. Check to make sure you receive the correct form of TIVICAY each time you or your child’s prescription is filled to avoid using the wrong medicine.


Please see the Patient Information and Instructions for Use for information on how to give TIVICAY PD.

 

If your child needs HIV-1 treatment, talk to their doctor about TIVICAY or TIVICAY PD.