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Larandine TM

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.

Active ingredients: lamivudine

Brand name

(ARTG)

: LARANDINE lamivudine 100 mg tablets blister pack

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

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 adolescents also require evidence of active hepatic inflammation. (see CLINICAL TRIALS).,The safety and efficacy of lamivudine 100 mg have not been established in patients with decompensated liver disease in placebo controlled studies. However, lamivudine 100 mg has been shown to reduce HBV DNA levels prior to and post liver transplantation.,The 100 mg tablet cannot meet dosage requirements in renal impairment in children 2-11 years and adults - see DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION. Oral solution dosage form can be available from other brand/s for patients whose body weight is less than 33 kg or patients for whom the tablets are inappropriate (See DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION).

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet, film coated
  • Oral
  • Butterscotch-coloured, film-coated, capsule-shaped tablets, debossed with "RF" and "95" on one side and plain on the other side.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Store in Original Container
  • Shelf lifetime is 36 Months.

Do I need a prescription ?

(ARTG)

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

  • 28 pack
  • 84 pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient lamivudine

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.

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

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