ENTECAVIR DR. REDDYS 1 mg FILM-COATED TABLETS
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Introduction
Package Leaflet: Information for the User
ENTECAVIR DR. REDDYS 1 MG FILM-COATED TABLETS EFG
Entecavir
Read all of this leaflet carefully before you start taking this medicine because it contains important information for you.
- Keep this leaflet, you may need to read it again.
- If you have any further questions, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
- This medicine has been prescribed for you only. Do not pass it on to others. It may harm them, even if their signs of illness are the same as yours.
- If you get any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist. This includes any possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. See section 4.
Contents of the pack
- What is Entecavir Dr. Reddys and what is it used for
- What you need to know before you take Entecavir Dr. Reddys
- How to take Entecavir Dr. Reddys
- Possible side effects
- Storing Entecavir Dr. Reddys
- Contents of the pack and other information
1. What is Entecavir Dr. Reddys and what is it used for
Entecavir is an antiviral medicine used to treat long-term (chronic) hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in adults.
Entecavir may be used in patients whose liver is damaged but still works adequately (compensated liver disease) and in patients whose liver is damaged and does not work adequately (decompensated liver disease).
Entecavir is also used to treat chronic (long-term) HBV infection in children and adolescents from 2 to less than 18 years of age.
Entecavir may be used in children whose liver is damaged but still works adequately (compensated liver disease).
Hepatitis B virus infection can damage your liver. Entecavir reduces the amount of virus in your body and improves liver condition.
2. What you need to know before you take Entecavir Dr. Reddys
Do not take Entecavir Dr. Reddys
- if you are allergicto entecavir or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).
Warnings and precautions
Talk to your doctor or pharmacist before taking entecavir
- if you have ever had kidney problems, tell your doctor. This is important because entecavir is removed from the body by the kidneys and it may be necessary to adjust your dose or treatment schedule.
- do not stop taking entecavir without talking to your doctor, as your hepatitis may get worse if you stop treatment. When you stop treatment with entecavir, your doctor will monitor you and perform blood tests for several months.
- ask your doctor if your liver is working properlyand, if not, about the possible effects that treatment with entecavir may have.
- taking Entecavir will not prevent you from infecting other people with hepatitis B virus (HBV)through sexual contact or body fluids (including blood contamination). Therefore, it is important that you take appropriate precautions to prevent other people from becoming infected with HBV. There is a vaccine to protect people at risk of HBV infection.
- Entecavir belongs to a class of medicines that can cause lactic acidosis(excess of lactic acid in your blood) and liver enlargement. Symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, and stomach pain could indicate the development of lactic acidosis. On rare occasions, this rare but serious side effect has been fatal. Lactic acidosis occurs more frequently in women, especially in those who are overweight. Your doctor will monitor you periodically while you are taking this medicine.
Children and adolescents
Entecavir should not be used in children under 2 years of age or weighing less than 10 kg.
Taking Entecavir Dr. Reddys with other medicines
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking, have recently taken, or might take any other medicines.
Taking Entecavir Dr. Reddys with food and drinks
In most cases, you can take entecavir with or without food. However, if you have received previous treatment with another medicine containing lamivudine as the active ingredient, you should consider the following. If you have switched to entecavir because treatment with lamivudine was not successful, you should take entecavir on an empty stomach, once a day. If your liver disease is very advanced, your doctor will also instruct you on taking entecavir on an empty stomach.
Empty stomach means at least 2 hours after and 2 hours before the next meal.
Children and adolescents (from 2 to less than 18 years of age) can take entecavir with or without food.
Pregnancy, breastfeeding, and fertility
Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant. It has not been shown that the use of entecavir is safe during pregnancy. Entecavir should not be used during pregnancy unless clearly necessary, as determined by your doctor. It is important that women of childbearing age using entecavir use an effective method of contraception to prevent pregnancy.
You should not breastfeed during treatment with entecavir. If you are breastfeeding, tell your doctor. It is not known whether entecavir, the active ingredient of this medicine, is excreted in breast milk.
Driving and using machines
Dizziness, fatigue, and somnolence are common side effects that may affect your ability to drive and use machines. If you are unsure, consult your doctor.
Entecavir Dr. Reddys contains lactose
If your doctor has told you that you have an intolerance to some sugars, consult them before taking this medicine.
3. How to take Entecavir Dr. Reddys
Not all patients need to take the same dose of entecavir.
Follow exactly the instructions for administration of this medicine given by your doctor. If you are unsure, consult your doctor or pharmacist again.
For adultsthe recommended dose is 0.5 mg or 1 mg once a day (by mouth).
Your dose will depend on:
- whether you have been treated for HBV infection before, as well as the medicine you received.
- whether you have kidney problems. Your doctor may prescribe a lower dose or tell you to take it less frequently than once a day.
- the condition of your liver.
For children and adolescents(from 2 to less than 18 years of age), with a weight of at least 32.6 kg and who require a dose of 0.5 mg (half of a 1 mg tablet), may take entecavir 0.5 mg.
All doses should be taken once a day (by mouth).
For children and adolescents with a weight of less than 32.6 kg and for a dose of less than 0.5 mg, may take entecavir oral solution.
Your pediatrician will decide on the appropriate dose based on the child's body weight.
Your doctor will advise you on the correct dose for you. Always take the dose recommended by your doctor to ensure that the medicine is fully effective and to reduce the development of resistance to treatment. Take entecavir for as long as your doctor tells you. Your doctor will tell you when to stop treatment.
Some patients need to take entecavir on an empty stomach (see Entecavir Dr. Reddys with food and drinksin Section 2). If your doctor tells you to take entecavir on an empty stomach, empty stomach means at least 2 hours after a meal and 2 hours before the next meal.
The tablet can be divided into equal doses.
If you take more Entecavir Dr. Reddys than you should
Contact your doctor immediately.
In case of overdose or accidental ingestion, consult your doctor or pharmacist immediately or call the Toxicology Information Service, phone: 91 562 04 20, indicating the medicine and the amount taken.
If you forget to take Entecavir Dr. Reddys
It is important that you do not miss any dose. If you miss a dose of entecavir, take it as soon as possible and then take the next scheduled dose at the usual time. If it is almost time for your next dose, do not take the missed dose. Wait and take the next dose at the usual time. Do not take a double dose to make up for missed doses.
Do not stop taking Entecavir Dr. Reddys without talking to your doctor
Some people develop very severe hepatitis symptoms when they stop taking entecavir. Tell your doctor immediately about any changes in symptoms you notice after stopping treatment.
If you have any further questions on the use of this medicine, ask your doctor or pharmacist.
4. Possible side effects
Like all medicines, this medicine can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them.
Patients treated with entecavir have reported the following side effects:
Adults
- common (at least 1 in 100 patients): headache, insomnia, fatigue, dizziness, somnolence, vomiting, diarrhea, nausea, dyspepsia, and increased liver enzyme levels in blood.
- uncommon (at least 1 in 1,000 patients): skin rash, hair loss.
- rare (at least 1 in 10,000 patients): severe allergic reaction.
Children and adolescents
The side effects experienced in children and adolescents are similar to those experienced in adults as described above, with the following difference:
Very common (at least 1 in 10 patients): low levels of neutrophils (a type of white blood cell important in fighting infection).
If you experience side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is possible side effects not listed in this leaflet.
Reporting of side effects
If you experience any side effects, talk to your doctor or pharmacist, even if it is possible side effects not listed in this leaflet. You can also report side effects directly to the Spanish Medicines Monitoring System: https://www.notificaram.es. By reporting side effects, you can help provide more information on the safety of this medicine.
5. Storing Entecavir Dr. Reddys
Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.
Do not use this medicine after the expiry date which is stated on the carton after EXP. The expiry date refers to the last day of the month shown.
Do not store above 30°C. Store in the original package.
Medicines should not be disposed of via wastewater or household waste. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medicines no longer required. This will help protect the environment.
6. Contents of the pack and other information
Composition of Entecavir Dr. Reddys
The active substance is entecavir. Each film-coated tablet contains entecavir monohydrate equivalent to 1 mg of entecavir.
The other ingredients are:
Core of the tablet: lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose (E460), pregelatinized corn starch, crospovidone (Type A) (E1202), and magnesium stearate.
Coating of the tablet: titanium dioxide (E171), hypromellose (E464), macrogol 400 (E1521), polysorbate 80 (E433), and red iron oxide (E172).
Appearance of the product and pack contents
Entecavir Dr. Reddys 1 mg film-coated tablets are white and oval in shape with a score line on both sides.
Entecavir Dr. Reddys 1 mg is supplied in boxes containing 10 x 1, 30 x 1, 60 x 1, or 90 x 1 film-coated tablets in unit dose blisters.
Not all pack sizes may be marketed.
Marketing authorisation holder and manufacturer
Marketing authorisation holder:
Reddy Pharma Iberia, S.A.
Avda Josep Tarradellas, nº 38
08029 Barcelona
Spain
Phone: 93 355 49 16
Fax: 93 355 49 61
Manufacturer:
Medis International a.s
výrobní závod Bolatice
Prumyslová 961/16, 747 23 Bolatice
Czech Republic
This medicine is authorised in the Member States of the EU under the following names:
Holada: Entecavir Dr. Reddy’s 1 mg Filmomhulde tabletten
Germany: Entecavir beta 1 mg Filmtabletten
Spain: Entecavir Dr. Reddys 1 mg comprimidos recubiertos con película EFG
Italy: Entecavir Dr. Reddy’s
Romania: Entecavir Dr. Reddy’s 1 mg comprimate filmate
United Kingdom: Entecavir Dr. Reddy’s 1 mg film-coated tablets
Date of last revision of this leaflet:December 2020
Detailed information on this medicine is available on the website of the Spanish Agency for Medicines and Health Products (AEMPS) http://www.aemps.gob.es
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- This information is for reference only and does not constitute medical advice. Always consult a licensed doctor before taking any medication. Oladoctor is not responsible for medical decisions based on this content.
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