Efavirenz 200mg (scored) tabs/PAC-90 gb

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General Description
Efavirenz 200mg film coated scored tablets, in a bottle pack of 90

Technical Specifications
Each film coated tablet contains Efavirenz 200mg and is scored

Therapeutic class
Non-nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NNRTI)

Standard shelf life
3 Years (36 months)

Other available formulations
The product may also be available in other formulations, pack sizes, or in combinations with other ARVs.

Guidelines for use
For more details, please click the links listed below:

WHO treatment guidelines


and

WHO Essential Medicines Library


or your regional national guidelines

For details about paediatric dosage schemes, please click the links listed below:

WHO HIV/AIDS


WHO Generic tool for assessing paediatric ARV dosing

Indications
Management of HIV infection in adults and children over 3 years of age in combination with at least two other antiretroviral drugs. By mouth (oral) PO.

Storage
Do not store above 30ºC (86ºF), do not freeze.
Store in tightly closed original container
Keep out of reach and sight of children

Dispensing instructions
Dispense in original container. Do not repack
Advise patient to take the medicine on empty stomach and at bedtime, especially in the first 2-4 weeks to reduce CNS effects.
Note: The dose of Efavirenz oral solution in mg of Efavirenz is not the same as for Efavirenz capsules and tablets.