Skip to content

Lamivudine

Lamivudine is an NRTI used in combination HIV treatment or selected hepatitis B treatment. Listed uses include HIV Infection and Chronic Hepatitis B.

Triumeq

HIV Infection

600/50/300mg

Abacavir, dolutegravir and lamivudine in one tablet, used in the management of HIV infection. Three agents against three stages of the viral cycle.

From$8.69/ tabletView

Epivir

HIV Infection, Chronic Hepatitis B

150mg

Lamivudine 150mg film-coated tablets, used in the management of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B. A nucleoside analogue acting on reverse transcriptase.

From$1.53/ tabletView

Epivir HBV

Chronic Hepatitis B

100mg

Lamivudine 100mg film-coated tablets, the hepatitis B strength, used in the management of chronic hepatitis B. It inhibits the viral reverse transcriptase.

From$1.73/ tabletView

Combivir

HIV Infection

300/150mg

Lamivudine with zidovudine as a 300/150mg film-coated tablet, used in the management of HIV infection. Two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors.

From$1.60/ tabletView

Key points

  • HIV and hepatitis B products and regimens are not automatically interchangeable.
  • It must not be used alone for HIV treatment.
  • Stopping in hepatitis B can cause a severe flare.

Listings are for comparison and general information; suitability and supply depend on clinician and pharmacy checks, monitoring and prescription requirements.

Important safety checks

HIV and hepatitis status, resistance, kidney and liver function and the complete regimen require review.

When to seek urgent care

Seek urgent help for jaundice, severe abdominal pain, marked weakness, breathing difficulty or a severe allergic reaction.

Further reading