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Adefovir (Apotex) 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: adefovir

Pack: Adefovir (Apotex) 10 mg tablet, 30, bottle

Brand name

(ARTG)

: APOTEX-Adefovir adefovir dipivoxil 10mg tablet bottle

What this medicine is used for

(ARTG)

ò Adefovir dipivoxil is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in patients 12 years of age and older with evidence of active viral replication and either evidence of persistent elevations in serum aminotransferases (ALT or AST) or histologically active disease. ò For adult patients, this indication is based on histological, virological, biochemical, and serological responses in adult patients with HBeAg+ and HBeAg-/HBVDNA+ chronic hepatitis B with compensated liver function, and in adult patients with clinical evidence of lamivudine-resistant hepatitis B virus with either compensated or decompensated liver function. ò For adolescent patients (12 to <18 years of age), the indication is based on virological and biochemical responses in patients with HBeAg+ chronic hepatitis B virus with compensated liver function.

How to use this medicine

(ARTG)

This medicine contains one component only.

Component :

  • Tablet
  • Oral
  • White to off-white, round, flat-faced bevelled edge tablet. Engraved "APO" on one side, "A10" on the other side.

Storage conditions

(ARTG)

  • Store below 25 degrees Celsius
  • Protect from Heat
  • Protect from Moisture
  • Store in Original Container
  • Shelf lifetime is 24 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.

  • 30 pack

Pregnant or planning a pregnancy ?

(AHT)

For the active ingredient adefovir

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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