Hivid Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: ZALCITABINE (DDC) - ORAL
Pronounced: (zal-SITE-uh-bean)

Hivid Oral Overdose

If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Hivid Oral Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, take the missed dose as soon as you remember. Do not take the missed dose if you remember within 2 hours of your next dose. In that case, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.

Hivid Oral Notes

To decrease your risk of spreading HIV/other sexually transmitted diseases, always use an effective barrier method (e.g., latex condoms/dental dams) during sexual activity. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Do not share this medication with others.

Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., complete blood counts, kidney or liver function tests, amylase, triglyceride levels) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Keep all medical and laboratory appointments.

Hivid Oral Storage

Store at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) in a tightly closed container, away from light and moisture. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so. Properly discard this product when it is expired or no longer needed. Consult your pharmacist or local waste disposal company for more details about how to safely discard your product.