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Prescription
Lamivudine (HBV use)
Used for chronic hepatitis B (and some HIV regimens)
Lamivudine alone (3TC, Heptovir) is used in chronic hepatitis B; it also appears in some HIV combinations. HIV needs to be ruled out before using it for HBV alone — using HBV-only doses in undiagnosed HIV can promote resistance.
How the pharmacy helps
We dispense 100 mg HBV-dose tablets and the higher HIV strengths separately.
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Available by prescription only.
Forms and strengths
Medication entries grouped here
Strengths, dosage forms, brands, or package entries may vary. Your prescription label and pharmacist counselling are the instructions to follow.
| Brand / Generic | Strength | Form | DIN | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Heptovir Lamivudine | 100mg | Tablet | Active |
HBV-strength dosing is too low for HIV and can drive resistance.
In HBV, stopping can cause a flare. The prescriber will plan if discontinuation is considered.
Resistance can develop. The prescriber may switch to tenofovir or entecavir.
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Have questions about this medication?
Call the pharmacy or bring the medication to the counter. We can help compare labels, dosing schedules, storage needs, and questions to ask your prescriber.
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