Biovir is a drug indicated for the treatment of HIV, in patients over 14 kilos in weight. This medicine has in its composition lamivudine and zidovudine, antiretroviral compounds, which fight infections caused by the human immunodeficiency virus - HIV that causes AIDS.
Biovir works by reducing the amount of the HIV virus in the body, which helps the immune system and helps fight infections. In addition, this remedy also reduces the risk and progression of AIDS.
Price
The price of Biovir varies between 750 and 850 reais, and can be purchased at pharmacies or online stores.
How to take
This remedy should only be taken under medical advice, as follows:
- Adults and adolescents weighing at least 30 kg: should take 1 tablet 2 times a day, every 12 hours. Children between 21 and 30 kg: should take half a tablet in the morning and 1 whole tablet at the end of the day. Children between 14 and 21 kg: should take 1 tablet twice a day, every 12 hours.
Side effects
Some of the side effects of Biovir may include headache, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, red spots and plaques on the body, hair loss, joint pain, fatigue, malaise or fever.
Contraindications
Biovir is contraindicated for patients with low white or red blood cell count (anemia) and for patients with allergies to lamivudine, zidovudine or any of the components of the formula. In addition, this remedy is also contraindicated for children under 14 kilos.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or intending to become pregnant, you should talk to your doctor before starting treatment with this medicine.
