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Medication

Lamivudine (Epivir, 3TC)

Generic Name:

Lamivudine

Proprietary Name(s):

Epivir
3TC

Preparation

Liquid: 5, 10 mg/ml
Tab: 100, 150 mg

Dosing

HIV: Child 3mo.-16y.o.: 4 mg/kg (max 150 mg) BID. Child 16y.o.-adult < 50kg: 2 mg/kg (max 150 mg) BID. Child 16y.o.-adult > 50kg: 150 mg BID.
Chronic hepatitis B: Child 2-17y.o.: 3 mg/kg, max 100 mg QD. Adult: 100 mg QD.

Pregnancy Risk

C