Lamivudine Oral

In Depth

Generic Name: LAMIVUDINE-HBV - ORAL
Pronounced: (la-MIV-ue-deen)

Lamivudine 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.

Lamivudine Oral Missed Dose

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next dose, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not double the dose to catch up.

Lamivudine Oral Notes

To avoid spreading hepatitis B to others, 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., liver function tests, blood chemistries, complete blood counts, hepatitis B virus DNA levels) should be performed periodically to monitor your progress or check for side effects. Consult your doctor for more details.

Different brands of this drug have different amounts of active drug. Do not switch brands of this medication without first checking with your doctor. If you have an HIV infection, you should be taking the higher-strength dosage. Consult your doctor or pharmacist for more details.

Lamivudine Oral Storage

US products: Store the tablets at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Brief storage between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) is permitted. Store the oral solution at room temperature between 68-77 degrees F (20-25 degrees C) in a tightly closed bottle.

Canadian products: Store the tablets between 35.6 and 86 degrees F (2 and 30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Store the oral solution at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 and 25 degrees C) in a tightly closed bottle.

Do not store in the bathroom. Keep all medicines away from children and pets.

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.