Symkevi - Tezacaftor with Ivacaftor

Vertex

Description

Mucolytic to facilitate expectoration by reducing sputum viscosity in the case of cystic fibrosis.

By mouth
Child 6–11 years (body-weight up to 30 kg): 50/75 mg, to be taken in the morning and, Ivacaftor 75 mg to be taken in the evening (about 12 hours apart).
Child 6–11 years (body-weight 30 kg and above): 100/150 mg, to be taken in the morning and, Ivacaftor 150 mg to be taken in the evening (about 12 hours apart).
Child 12–17 years: 100/150 mg, to be taken in the morning and, Ivacaftor 150 mg to be taken in the evening (about 12 hours apart).
Adult: 100/150 mg, to be taken in the morning in combination with Ivacaftor 150 mg in the evening.