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Triumeq TM

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional. Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Active ingredients: dolutegravir + abacavir + lamivudine

Pack: Triumeq tablet, 30, bottle

Brand name

(ARTG)

: TRIUMEQ dolutegravir (as sodium) 50 mg/abacavir (as sulfate) 600 mg/lamivudine 300 mg tablet bottle

Download the Consumer Medicine Information Leaflet

Download consumer medicine information leaflet (pdf) from the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA) website

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

TRIUMEQ is indicated for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age who are antiretroviral treatment-naïve or are infected with HIV without documented or clinically suspected resistance to any of the three antiretroviral agents (dolutegravir, abacavir or lamivudine) in TRIUMEQ.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, film coated
  • Oral
  • Purple, biconvex, film coated oval tablets (approximately 22 x 11 mm), debossed with 572 Tri on one face.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Keep Container Tightly Closed/Airtight
  • Protect from Moisture
  • Store in Original Container
  • Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

These medicine packs are available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

  • 30 tablets pack

Is this medicine subsidised ?

(PBS)

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on November, 1 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient dolutegravir + abacavir + lamivudine

You should seek advice from your doctor or pharmacist about taking this medicine. They can help you balance the risks and the benefits of this medicine during pregnancy.

Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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