Dosage
Valganciclovir's dosage details are as follows:
| Dose
|
Single Dose
|
Frequency
|
Route
|
Instructions
|
Adult Dosage
|
| 4 mg | 4 (4) | As recommended. | | Life threating infection. |
| 250 to 500 mg | 380 (375) | 12 hourly | IM | In combination with Cilastatin. Given over 20 to 30 minutes. |
| 1 to 2 g | 1.5 (1.5) | As recommended. | IV-inf | Daily in 3-4 div.doses, in combination with Cilastatin. |
| 1 to 750 g | 380 (375.5) | As recommended. | IV-inf | Given over 40 to 60 min. |
Paedriatic Dosage (20kg)
|
| 15 to 25 mg/kg | 20 (20) | 6 hourly | IV Infusion | Total dose should not exceed 2g. |
Neonatal Dosage (3kg)
|
| 15 mg/kg | 15 (15) | 8 hourly | IV Infusion | Not recommended under 3 month |