Antiretroviral (HIV medicine)
Last reviewed June 2026
Who is this for?
This is a combination tablet containing three antiretroviral (anti-HIV) medicines — Dolutegravir, Abacavir, and Lamivudine — that work together to stop HIV from multiplying in your body, helping your immune system stay strong.
Inhibits HIV integrase enzyme, preventing integration of viral DNA into the host genome; abacavir and lamivudine are nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors that block reverse transcriptase enzyme, preventing conversion of viral RNA to DNA and subsequent viral replication.
Prescription Required
You need a doctor's prescription to buy this drug.
Explore this drug
Take one tablet once a day, with or without food. Try to take it at the same time every day so it becomes a habit. Do not crush or break the tablet — swallow it whole with water.
If you remember within a few hours, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed one and continue your normal schedule. Never take two tablets at once to make up for a missed dose.
Always get your HIV medicines from a licensed pharmacy or your treatment centre — never buy from roadside sellers or unverified sources as fake drugs are common. Never stop taking this medicine on your own or share it with anyone, even if they also have HIV. Keep all your clinic appointments and do your viral load tests as scheduled so your doctor can confirm the medicine is working.
Avoid taking this medicine with Metformin doses above 1000 mg daily (commonly used for diabetes) without your doctor adjusting the dose. Do not take antacids, calcium, or iron supplements within 6 hours before or 2 hours after your dose, as they reduce how well the drug works. Alcohol can worsen liver side effects and should be limited or avoided.
Check your specific combination
Is it safe to take Dolutegravir with your other drugs?
Consult your doctor before using this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding — your doctor will weigh the benefits and risks and may adjust your treatment.
Store below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and humidity. Keep the container tightly closed and always out of reach of children. Do not store in the bathroom or near a kitchen window where heat and moisture build up.
For information only — not medical advice. Always talk to a doctor or pharmacist before changing your medication.
Names this drug is sold under — especially in Nigerian and West African pharmacies
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Counterfeit Drug Warning
Fake drugs are a serious problem in Nigeria. Always buy from a registered pharmacy. If the packaging looks different from what is described above, do not use it.
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