Duovir Tablet

How to use Duovir Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Duovir Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Medicine Works

Duovir Tablet is a combination of two anti-HIV medicines: Lamivudine and Zidovudine. They prevent HIV (virus) from multiplying, thereby reducing the amount of virus in your body. They also increase the CD4 cell (white blood cells that protect against infection) count in your blood.

Expert Advice

• Duovir Tablet is a combination of two medicines which slows down or stops the progression of HIV infections.
• It may also be used for preventing HIV and should be started within 72 hrs of an exposure to HIV.
• Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
• Duovir Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Don"t drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
• Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time.
• Always practice safe sex while taking Duovir Tablet. Don"t share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
• It may cause weakening of your bones. Exercise regularly and take calcium and vitamin D supplements as suggested by your doctor.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)