Abacavir/Lamivudine 600/300 (Apo) TM
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Active ingredients: abacavir + lamivudine, lamivudine, abacavir
Brand name
(ARTG)
: APO-ABACAVIR/LAMIVUDINE 600/300 abacavir 600mg (as sulfate) and lamivudine 300mg tablets blister packWhat this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Abacavir and lamivudine combination tablets are a combination of two nucleoside analogues (abacavir and lamivudine). ,Abacavir and lamivudine combination tablets are indicated in antiretroviral combination therapy for the treatment of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) infection in adults and adolescents from 12 years of age.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- Orange coloured, modified capsule-shaped, biconvex film-coated tablets with engraved "APO" on one side and "600/300" on the other side.
Storage conditions
(ARTG)
- Store below 30 degrees Celsius
- Store in Original Container
- Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.
Do I need a prescription ?
(ARTG)
This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient 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.
For the active ingredient 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.
For the active ingredient abacavir
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