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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 lamivudine or zidovudine without checking with your family doctor first.

Keep taking lamivudine for the full time of treat , even if you begin to feel better.

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.

If you are using lamivudine oral suspension , use a specially marked measuring spoon or other device to measure each dose accurately. The average household teaspoon may not hold the right amount of liquid. The lamivudine oral suspension contains sucrose. Tell your family doctor if you are diabetic before you start taking this drug.

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

Dosage

• For oral dosage forms - oral solution and tablets:
  • For treat of hepatitis B infection:
    • Adults 100 milligrams - mg once a day.
    • Children younger than 16 years of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.
  • For treat of HIV infection or AIDS:
    • Adults weighing 50 kilograms - kg - 110 pounds or more 150 milligrams - mg twice a day together with other HIV medications.
    • Adults weighing less than 50 kg - 110 pounds 2 mg per kg of body weight twice a day together with other HIV medications.
    • Children 3 months to 16 years of age 4 mg per kg of body weight, up to 150 mg per dose, twice a day together with other HIV medications.
    • Children younger than 3 months of age Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Patients that require treat for both hepatitis B and either AIDS or HIV must follow the dosing schedule for HIV or AIDS

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• Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed.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.