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Brand name: Prezcobix TM

Active ingredients: darunavir + cobicistat

What it is used for

PREZCOBIX, a fixed dose combination of darunavir and cobicistat, is indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of adult patients with human immunodeficiency virus- 1 (HIV-1) infection in:,- Antiretroviral treatment-naive patients,- Antiretroviral treatment-experienced patients with no darunavir resistance associated mutations and who have plasma HIV-1 RNA <100,000 copies/mL,- Antiretroviral treatment-experienced but HIV protease inhibitor-naive patients for whom HIV-1 genotype testing is unavailable (see section 4.2 Dose and method of administration)

How to take it

The way to take this medicine is: Oral. This medicine is taken by mouth.

  • Store below 30 degrees Celsius
  • Store in Original Container
  • Shelf lifetime is 24 Months.

You should seek medical advice in relation to medicines and use only as directed by a healthcare professional.

Always read the label. If symptoms persist see your healthcare professional.

Visual appearance

Pink oval-shaped tablet, debossed with "800" on one side and "TG" on the opposite side.

Do I need a prescription?

This medicine is available from a pharmacist and requires a prescription. It is Schedule 4 : Prescription Only Medicine.

Is this medicine subsidised?

This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April 1, 2024. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.

Consumer Medicines Information (CMI)

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Reporting side effects

You can help ensure medicines are safe by reporting the side effects you experience.

You can report side effects to your doctor, or directly at www.tga.gov.au/reporting-problems

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