Baraclude contains the active ingredient entecavir monohydrate, which is a guanosine nucleoside analogue with selective activity against the hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is available as film-coated tablets in the strengths of 0.5 mg and 1 mg for oral administration. Some key inactive ingredients in the tablets are calcium carbonate, carboxymethyl cellulose sodium, and silicon dioxide.
How should I use this medication?
Take this medication by mouth with water. Take it as directed on the prescription label at the same time every day. Take it on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after food. Do not take with food. Keep taking it unless your care team tells you to stop.
Talk to your care team about the use of this medication in children. While it may be prescribed for children as young as 2 years for selected conditions, precautions do apply.
Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once.
NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, take only that dose. Do not take double or extra doses.
Where should I keep my medication?
Keep out of the reach of children and pets.
Store at room temperature between 20 and 25 degrees C (68 and 77 degrees F). Get rid of any unused medication after the expiration date.
To get rid of medications that are no longer needed or have expired:
NOTE: This sheet is a summary. It may not cover all possible information. If you have questions about this medicine, talk to your doctor, pharmacist, or health care provider.
What side effects may I notice from receiving this medication?
Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your care team if they continue or are bothersome):
This list may not describe all possible side effects. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
What should I tell my care team before I take this medication?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
What may interact with this medication?
This list may not describe all possible interactions. Give your health care provider a list of all the medicines, herbs, non-prescription drugs, or dietary supplements you use. Also tell them if you smoke, drink alcohol, or use illegal drugs. Some items may interact with your medicine.
What should I watch for while using this medication?
Visit your care team for regular checks on your progress. Tell your care team if your symptoms do not start to get better or if they get worse.
You may need blood work while taking this medication.
If you have hepatitis B, talk to your care team if you plan to stop this medication. The symptoms of hepatitis B may get worse if you stop this medication.
Hepatitis B is spread to others through sexual or blood contact. Talk to your care team about how to stop the spread of hepatitis B.
Tell your care team if you have HIV. You need to be on medications to treat your HIV infection while you are taking this medication.
What are the most serious risks of this medication?
If you get or have HIV that isn't being treated, this medicine may increase the chances your HIV infection cannot be treated with some HIV medicines. You should have an HIV test before starting this medicine and if you think you might have been exposed to HIV after starting it.
Do not stop taking this medication without first talking to your care team. The symptoms of hepatitis B may worsen when you stop taking this medication. Your care team will check your liver and general health after treatment is stopped. You may need to take other medications if your hepatitis flares or returns.
This medicine can cause a serious life-threatening condition called lactic acidosis. It can also cause serious liver damage.
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