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How to Use

Take this drug exactly as directed by your family doctor . Do not take more of it, do not take it more often and do not take it for a longer time than your family doctor ordered. Always do not stop taking abacavir, lamivudine and zidovudine combination without checking with your family doctor first.

This drug works best when there is a constant amount in the blood To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses. If you need help in planning the best times to take your drug, check with your health care professional.

Only take drug that your family doctor has prescribed specifically for you. Do not share your drug with others.

Dosage

• For oral dosage form - tablets:

• For human immunodeficiency virus - HIV infection:

• Adults, teenagers and children who weigh more than 40 kilograms - kg - 88 pounds 300 milligrams - mg of abacavir, 150 mg of lamivudine, and 300 mg of zidovudine - equal to one tablet two times a day.
• Adults, teenagers and children who weigh 40 kg - 88 pounds or less Use is not recommended.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

• Keep out of the reach of children.
• Store away from heat and direct light.
• Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.