Entecavir (Apo) TM
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Active ingredients: entecavir
Brand name
(ARTG)
: ENTECAVIR APO entecavir (as monohydrate) 0.5mg film-coated tablet blister packConsumer Medicine Information (CMI)
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What this medicine is used for
(ARTG)
Entecavir monohydrate is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus infection in adults 16 years or older with evidence of active liver inflammation. This indication is based on histologic, virologic, biochemical and serological responses in nucleoside-treatment naïve and lamividine-resistant adult patients with HBeAg-positive or HBeAg-negative chronic HBV infection with compensated liver disease.
How to use this medicine
(ARTG)
This medicine contains one component only.
Component :
- Tablet, film coated
- Oral
- White to off-white, triangular shaped film-coated tablets, debossed with 'RL1' on one side and plain on other side
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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
- 30 pack
Is this medicine subsidised ?
(PBS)
This medicine was verified as being available on the PBS (Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme) on April, 1 2025. To learn more about this subsidy, visit the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) website.
Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?
(AHT)
For the active ingredient entecavir
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
