Active Ingredient: Baloxavir marboxil
Baloxavir marboxil is indicated for the treatment of uncomplicated influenza in patients aged 12 years and above.
For this indication, competent medicine agencies globally authorize below treatments:
For:
Regimen A: In case that patient weight is ≤ 80 kg, oral, 40 milligrams baloxavir marboxil, one dose.
Regimen B: In case that patient weight is ≥ 80 kg, oral, 80 milligrams baloxavir marboxil, one dose.
A single dose of baloxavir marboxil should be taken as soon as possible within 48 hours of symptom onset.
The recommended oral dose of baloxavir marboxil depending on body weight is shown in the following table.
Baloxavir marboxil dosing by patient weight:
| Patient body weight | Recommended oral dose |
|---|---|
| <80 kg | Single dose of 40 mg taken as 2 × 20 mg tablets |
| ≥80 kg | Single dose of 80 mg taken as 2 × 40 mg tablets |
There are no clinical data on the use of a repeat dose of baloxavir marboxil for the treatment of uncomplicated influenza.
The tablets should be taken with water.
Baloxavir marboxil may be taken with or without food.
Baloxavir marboxil should not be taken with products that contain polyvalent cations such as laxatives, antacids or oral supplements containing iron, zinc, selenium, calcium or magnesium.
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