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Zeffix (lamivudine) is indicated for the treatment of children (2 years and above), adolescent and adult patients with chronic hepatitis B and evidence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication. This indication is based on changes in serological and histological markers in clinical studies of up to 2 years duration in adult patients with compensated liver disease and serological data up to 18 months in children and adolescents. Children and adolescent also require evidence of active hepatic inflammation. (see Clinical Trials). The safety and efficacy of Zeffix (lamivudine) have not been established in patients with decompensated liver disease in placebo controlled studies. However, Zeffix (lamivudine) has been shown to reduce HBV DNA levels prior to and post liver transplantation.
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.
Zeffix (lamivudine) is indicated for the treatment of children (2 years and above), adolescent and adult patients with chronic hepatitis B and evidence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication. This indication is based on changes in serological and histological markers in clinical studies of up to 2 years duration in adult patients with compensated liver disease and serological data up to 18 months in children and adolescents. Children and adolescent also require evidence of active hepatic inflammation. (see Clinical Trials). The safety and efficacy of Zeffix (lamivudine) have not been established in patients with decompensated liver disease in placebo controlled studies. However, Zeffix (lamivudine) has been shown to reduce HBV DNA levels prior to and post liver transplantation.
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on July, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
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.
Zeffix (lamivudine) is indicated for the treatment of children (2 years and above), adolescent and adult patients with chronic hepatitis B and evidence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) replication. This indication is based on changes in serological and histological markers in clinical studies of up to 2 years duration in adult patients with compensated liver disease and serological data up to 18 months in children and adolescents. Children and adolescent also require evidence of active hepatic inflammation. (see Clinical Trials). The safety and efficacy of Zeffix (lamivudine) have not been established in patients with decompensated liver disease in placebo controlled studies. However, Zeffix (lamivudine) has been shown to reduce HBV DNA levels prior to and post liver transplantation.
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.
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