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Medicines darunavirQuestion & answer

darunavir · Medicine question

Why should darunavir not be used in children younger than three years?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Darunavir should not be used in children younger than three years because of safety concerns.

Sources for this answer

Darunavir Mylan 800 mg Film-coated TabletsViatris (formerly Mylan or Upjohn) · emc · SmPC §4.2 Posology and method of administration · Version 7Document updated 16 August 2023

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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