Entavir 0.5 Tablet Information

Entavir 0.5 Tablet, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Hepatitis B are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The correct dosage of Entavir 0.5 Tablet depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.

Some other side effects of Entavir 0.5 Tablet have been listed ahead. Normally, these side effects of Entavir 0.5 Tablet are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Entavir 0.5 Tablet's effect is Moderate during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. Further, the section on Entavir 0.5 Tablet related warnings talks about Entavir 0.5 Tablet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney.

Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Entavir 0.5 Tablet contraindications section.

Drug interactions for Entavir 0.5 Tablet have been reported in the medical literature. Refer to the list below for further details.

In addition to these precautions, you may also note that Entavir 0.5 Tablet is safe while driving, and is is addictive in nature.

Entavir Benefits & Uses
Entavir Dosage & How to Take
Entavir Side Effects
Entavir Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Entavir with Other Drugs
Entavir Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Entavir
Entavir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Entavir 0.5 Tablet Benefits & Uses

Entavir 0.5 Tablet is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatitis B

Entavir 0.5 Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: Hepatitis B Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 0.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: patients having weight greater than 30 kg can take

Entavir 0.5 Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Entavir 0.5 Tablet safe for pregnant women?

Entavir may cause moderate side effects during pregnancy. If you feel its harmful effects, then stop taking this drug immediately, and do not take Entavir again without your doctor's advice.

Moderate
Is the use of Entavir 0.5 Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Entavir should not be taken without taking your doctor's advice, as it may have severe side effects on breastfeeding women.

Severe
What is the effect of Entavir 0.5 Tablet on the Kidneys?

Entavir has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Entavir 0.5 Tablet on the Liver?

Side effects of Entavir rarely affect the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Entavir 0.5 Tablet on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Entavir for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Entavir 0.5 Tablet with Other Drugs

Entavir 0.5 Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Moderate

Entavir 0.5 Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Entavir 0.5 Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease

Frequently asked Questions about Entavir 0.5 Tablet

Is this Entavir 0.5 Tablet habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Entavir 0.5 Tablet has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, it is safe to do these activities or work after taking Entavir 0.5 Tablet as it does not make you drowsy.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Entavir 0.5 Tablet only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

Entavir 0.5 Tablet is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.

No

Entavir 0.5 Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Entavir 0.5 Tablet

Some foods when eaten with Entavir 0.5 Tablet can alter the onset of actions. Discuss this with your doctor.

Mild
Interaction between Alcohol and Entavir 0.5 Tablet

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Entavir 0.5 Tablet with alcohol will be.

Unknown