Lahep 100 mg

Indication

Antiviral for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus infection in patients with evidence of active viral replication and liver inflammation. The 100 mg strength is not intended for HIV treatment.

Ingredients

• Lamivudine 100 mg

Direction

Adults: 100 mg (1 tablet) orally once daily, with or without food, or as prescribed by the doctor. Dose must be reduced in kidney impairment. Do not stop treatment without medical advice.

Side effects

• Headache
• tiredness
• nausea
• diarrhoea
• abdominal pain
• raised liver enzymes.
• Rare but serious: lactic acidosis
• pancreatitis
• severe worsening of hepatitis may occur after stopping treatment.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.

Precautions

• Prescription/hospital
• use medicine (special control in Thailand)
• use only under medical supervision with regular liver and kidney monitoring.
• Do not stop treatment abruptly
• hepatitis may flare after discontinuation.
• Test for HIV before starting: the 100 mg dose is insufficient for HIV and may cause HIV resistance.
• Adjust dose in kidney impairment. Does not prevent transmission of hepatitis B to others.
• Consult a doctor or pharmacist before use and stop if irritation or allergy occurs.