Brand Name
Baraclude
Common Name
entecavir
In this drug factsheet:
DIN (Drug Identification Number)| 02282224 | BARACLUDE 0.5MG TABLET |
| 02282232 | BARACLUDE 0.05 MG/ML ORAL SOLUTION |
How does this medication work? What will it do for me?
Entecavir belongs to a group of medications called antivirals. It is used to treat people with chronic hepatitis B infection and evidence of active hepatitis B virus replication (reproduction). It works by stopping the hepatitis B virus from reproducing. There is no cure for hepatitis B infection; entecavir can decrease the amount of hepatitis B virus in the body and may reduce the damage done to the liver by the hepatitis B virus.
Your doctor may have suggested this medication for conditions other than those listed in these drug information articles. As well, some forms of this medication may not be used for all of the conditions discussed here. If you have not discussed this with your doctor or are not sure why you are taking this medication, speak to your doctor. Do not stop taking this medication without consulting your doctor.
Do not give this medication to anyone else, even if they have the same symptoms as you do. It can be harmful for people to take this medication if their doctor has not prescribed it.
How should I use this medication?
The usual recommended dose for adults and adolescents 16 years of age and older is 0.5 mg once daily. People with reduced kidney function may require a lower dose, as directed by their doctor.
Entecavir should be taken on an empty stomach, at least 2 hours before a meal or 2 hours after a meal. The tablet should be swallowed whole with water. If you are taking the oral solution, use a measuring device (e.g., an oral syringe or a measuring spoon) that is marked for accurate dosing. You do not need to dilute or mix the oral solution with water before taking your dose.
Many things can affect the dose of a medication that a person needs, such as body weight, other medical conditions, and other medications. If your doctor has recommended a dose different from the ones listed here, do not change the way that you are taking the medication without consulting your doctor.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as possible and continue with your regular schedule. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and continue with your regular dosing schedule. Do not take a double dose to make up for a missed one. If you are not sure what to do after missing a dose, contact your doctor or pharmacist for advice.
Store this medication at room temperature, protect it from light and moisture, and keep it out of the reach of children.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater (e.g. down the sink or in the toilet) or in household garbage. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired.
What form(s) does this medication come in?
Tablets
Each white to off-white, triangular-shaped, film-coated tablet, debossed with "BMS" on one side and "1611" on the other side, contains entecavir 0.5 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: crospovidone, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, and povidone; coating: hypromellose, polyethylene glycol 400, polysorbate 80, and titanium dioxide.
Oral solution
Each mL of ready-to-use orange-flavoured, clear, colourless to pale yellow aqueous solution contains entecavir 0.05 mg. Nonmedicinal ingredients: citric acid, maltitol, methylparaben, orange flavour, propylparaben, and sodium citrate.
Some medications may have other generic brands available. Always ask your doctor or pharmacist about the safety of switching between brands of the same medication.
Who should NOT take this medication?
Entecavir should not be used by anyone who is allergic to entecavir or to any of the ingredients of the medication.
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