It comes as a tablet and oral solution to take by mouth, with or without food.
Children(3 months to 12 years): The recommended dose is 4 mg/kg twice daily to a maximum of 150 mg twice a day.
Epivir, Epivir-HBV
Dosage & When it is to be taken
Adults: 150 mg twice daily administered in combination with zidovudine. For patients with body weight less than 50 kg, the recommended oral dose is 2 mg/kg twice daily.Children(3 months to 12 years): The recommended dose is 4 mg/kg twice daily to a maximum of 150 mg twice a day.
When it is not to be taken (Contraindications)
Hypersensitivity.Drug Name : Lamivudine
This medication is a potent nucleoside analog reverse transcriptase inhibitor (nRTI), prescribed for HIV/AIDS, and hepatitis B either alone or with other medication.Trade Names/Brand Names of Lamivudine
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Epivir, Epivir-HBV