This combination product contains 2 medications: abacavir and lamivudine. Abacavir and lamivudine belong to a class of medications known as nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs).
Available form
Dosage
Tablet
300MG
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The recommended dose for adults, adolescents, and children, weighing at least 25 kg, is 600 mg daily. This may be taken as 300 mg taken twice a day or 600 mg taken once a day.
The recommended dose for children older than 3 months, and who weigh less than 25 kg is based on body weight. The usual dose is 8 mg per kilogram of body weight taken 2 times a day, up to a maximum dose of300 mg taken twice daily. Alternatively, a once daily dose of 16 mg per kg of body weight may be taken, up to a maximum of 600 mg once daily.
Abacavir must be taken in combination with other medications to treat HIV infection and it may be taken with food or on an empty stomach.
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
Use an oral syringe to measure each dose of the liquid, as it gives a more accurate measurement than household teaspoons.
It is important that Apo Abacavir be taken exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Store both the tablet and the liquid forms of Apo Abacavir at room temperature, and keep them out of the reach of children.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
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