Antiviral (Antiretroviral - NRTI combination)
Last reviewed June 2026
Who is this for?
This is a combination of two antiviral medicines (Lamivudine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate) that work together to stop the HIV virus from multiplying in your body, helping your immune system stay strong.
Inhibits HIV and HBV reverse transcriptase by competing with natural nucleotides/nucleotides for incorporation into viral DNA, causing chain termination and preventing viral replication. Both agents are nucleoside/nucleotide analogs that require intracellular phosphorylation to achieve their active forms.
Prescription Required
You need a doctor's prescription to buy this drug.
Explore this drug
Take 1 tablet once a day, with or without food. Try to take it at the same time every day so you don't forget. Swallow the tablet whole with water. Do not stop taking this drug without your doctor's approval, even if you feel fine.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. But 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 the missed dose.
Always buy this medicine from a licensed pharmacy — do not buy HIV drugs from roadside sellers or unverified online stores, as fake drugs are common and very dangerous. Never share your HIV medication with anyone else, even if they have the same condition. Take this medicine every single day without skipping — missing doses can cause the virus to become resistant and make the drug stop working for you.
Avoid taking this medicine with other drugs that can harm your kidneys, such as some painkillers like ibuprofen or diclofenac taken regularly. Do not combine with other medicines containing Tenofovir or Lamivudine to avoid double-dosing. Inform your doctor if you are taking any traditional or herbal medicines, as these may interfere with how the drug works.
Check your specific combination
Is it safe to take Lamivudine; with your other drugs?
This drug may be used during pregnancy and breastfeeding under a doctor's supervision — do not start or stop it on your own if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, always consult your doctor first.
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heat — Nigerian weather can be very hot, so avoid leaving it in your car or near a window. Keep the container tightly closed and always keep it out of the reach of children.
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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