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Selcaxen 40 mg (Selpercatinib)

Selpercatinib dosage is determined by the treatment indication, patient age, body weight, body-surface area, organ function, concomitant medicines and adverse reactions. The following information summarizes current U.S. RETEVMO labeling and is not an individualized prescription.

Current U.S. recommended dosage

Patient groupCurrent U.S. labeled dosage
Adults and adolescents ≥12 years, <50 kg120 mg twice daily
Adults and adolescents ≥12 years, ≥50 kg160 mg twice daily
Children 2 to <12 years, BSA 0.33–0.65 m²40 mg three times daily
Children 2 to <12 years, BSA 0.66–1.08 m²80 mg twice daily
Children 2 to <12 years, BSA 1.09–1.52 m²120 mg twice daily
Children 2 to <12 years, BSA ≥1.53 m²160 mg twice daily

These recommendations apply to current U.S. RETEVMO labeling and should not automatically be transferred to another selpercatinib product or jurisdiction.

40 mg strength

The 40 mg strength is used as part of the labeled dosage forms and pediatric dosing scheme. It is not automatically the standard adult daily dose.

Severe hepatic impairment

The U.S. label requires a dose reduction for patients with severe hepatic impairment. The exact reduced dose depends on the patient’s labeled starting regimen.

Adverse-reaction dose reductions

Dose reductions may be required for serious or clinically significant adverse reactions. Current labeling provides stepwise reductions from 160 mg twice daily, 120 mg twice daily, 80 mg twice daily and 40 mg twice daily, as applicable to the starting regimen.

Acid-reducing medicines

PPIs, H2 blockers and locally acting antacids can affect selpercatinib exposure. Current labeling provides specific administration modifications if these medicines cannot be avoided.

Important limitation

The dose of Selcaxen 40 mg should not be inferred from the strength alone. The Selcaxen product’s own regulatory documentation should be consulted if it differs from RETEVMO.