Brand name: Zeffix
Zeffix is a medicine containing the active ingredient(s) lamivudine. On this page you will find out more about Zeffix, including side effects, age restrictions, food interactions and whether the medicine is subsidised by the government on the pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS)
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Active ingredient in this medicine: lamivudine
Pack size information
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Information for medicine and pack size:
Zeffix 5 mg/mL oral liquid solution, 240 mL
Consumer Medicine Information leaflet:
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What this medicine is for
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.
Table of characteristics
| Active ingredient | |
|---|---|
| Visual appearance | Clear colourless/pale yellow liquid with the odour of fruit (strawberry/banana). |
| Dosage Form | Oral Liquid, solution |
| Route of administration | Oral |
| Medicine schedule |
1 x 240mL: Prescription Only Medicine, or Prescription Animal Remedy
|
There is one type of pack available.
Pack type 1
| Type | Bottle |
|---|---|
| Storage temperature | Store below 25 degrees Celsius |
| Storage conditions | No information available |
| Life time | 2 Years |
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on 1 May 2018
The PBS provides a list of government subsidised medicines available to be dispensed to patients. Further information can be found on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme website.
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