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Here is the some steps to help you to save money on Lamivudine Oral Solution purchase.


Read drug prescription

It is very important to know about what medicine is given by the doctor, for what condition, and when it needs to be taken in what dose. This information given by the doctor is called Prescription. The patients should be familiar with the medicine prescription, and the details about the medicine before purchasing it and using it. Some medications need not be prescribed by healthcare practitioners and can be purchased and used without prescription by the patients; these are called over-the-counter medications. Read the drug prescription information of Lamivudine Oral Solution before taking it.

What is Lamivudine Oral Solution

Treating HIV infection in combination with other medicines.
Lamivudine Oral Solution is a nucleoside analogue. It works by blocking the growth of HIV.

Important safety information:

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Lamivudine Oral Solution side effects

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:
  • Cough; diarrhea; dizziness; general body discomfort; headache; loss of appetite; mild mouth pain or swelling; muscle or joint pain; nausea; runny/stuffy nose; stomach pain or cramps; tiredness; trouble sleeping; vomiting.
  • Seek medical attention right away if any of these SEVERE side effects occur:
  • Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); burning, numbness, or tingling sensation; dark urine; ear pain or discharge; fever, chills, or sore throat; mental or mood changes; pale stools; persistent loss of appetite; severe or persistent muscle pain, ache, or tenderness; severe or persistent nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea; severe or persistent stomach pain or tenderness; swollen lymph nodes; symptoms of lactic acidosis (eg, fast or difficult breathing; fast, slow, or irregular heartbeat; severe or persistent weakness or tiredness; unusual drowsiness, dizziness, or lightheadedness; unusual feeling of cold in the arms or legs; wheezing); yellowing of the skin or eyes.

  • This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

    Compare prices at online shops

    Prices of the drug can vary in different shops. There will be a variation in price from pharmacy to an online shop. Most online shops will have a little lower price when compared to pharmacy stores, so you need to cross check before buying. Just go to a nearest pharmacy store and check for prices before you decide on buying. You should also be checking and comparing prices among various online stores and should be choosing the affordable and best store. The prices also vary based on brands, and you should note few stores sell specific brands, and you should learn to compare prices of same brand in different stores. Below are the prices of Lamivudine Oral Solution medicine in some well-known online stores.

    StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
    10 mg2 solution$45.00Canada, India, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
    10 mg4 solution$75.00Canada, India, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA


    Select the most affordable brand or generic drug

    Generic drug is the basic drug with an active substance in it, and the name of the generic drug is same as active substance most of the times. Like Acetaminophen/Paracetemol is Generic name and it has different brand names like Tylenol, Acimol, Crocin, Calpol etc. All these Brand names contain the same Paracetemol, but the medications are manufactured by different companies, so the different brand names. Generic drug is always cheaper and affordable, and it can be replaced in place of brand name drug prescribed by the healthcare practitioner. The Generic medicine has same properties as branded medicine in terms of uses, indications, doses, side effects, so no need to worry on that. Just select the most affordable generic or branded medicine.

    StrengthQuantityPrice, USDCountry
    10 mg-ml240 ml$97.05Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
    10 mg-ml240 ml$115.95Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
    10 mg-ml240 ml$120.95Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
    10 mg-ml720 ml$291.15Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
    150 mg60 $307.34Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
    150 mg60 $307.34Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
    150 mg120 $550.96Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
    300 mg30 $395.68Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
    300 mg90 $1.00Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
    300 mg90 $1.00Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
    10 mg-ml240 ml$97.05Barbados, Canada, NZ, UK
    100 mg14 Tablet$7.91
    Hepitec 100mg Tablet $0.57Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    Hepitec 100 mg Tablet $0.57
    100 mg x 14's $6.86
    HEPITEC tab 100 mg x 14's $6.86GSK
    Hepitec 100mg TAB / 14 $6.86
    HEPITEC 100MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (14 tablets each) $7.91Glaxo SmithKline Pharmaceuticals Ltd
    10 mgml100 ml$23.49Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
    10 mgml100 ml$23.49Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
    10 mgml240 ml$84.49Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
    10 mgml240 ml$84.49Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
    10 mgml480 ml$159.49Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
    10 mgml480 ml$159.49Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
    5 mgml240 ml$74.49Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
    5 mgml240 ml$74.49Canada, Mauritius, Singapore, Turkey, UK, USA
    100 mg10 Tablet$1.44
    Hivir 100 mg Tablet $0.14
    Hivir 150 mg Tablet $0.16
    100 mg10 Tablet$1.74
    100 mg x 10's $2.45
    LAMIDAC tab 100 mg x 10's $2.45Zydus (Alidac)
    Lamidac 100mg TAB / 10 $2.45
    LAMIVIR 150 MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $1.41Cipla Ltd
    LAMIVIR tab 100 mg x 10's $1.08Cipla
    50 mg x 5 mL x 100ml $1.40
    100 mg10 Tablet$1.16
    100 mg10 Tablet$1.61
    150 mg10 Tablet$2.17
    100 mg x 10's $1.61
    LAMIVOX tab 100 mg x 10's $1.61Aurobindo
    Lamivox 100mg TAB / 10 $1.61
    100 mg10 Tablet$4.20
    150 mg10 Tablet$7.00
    100 mg x 10's $4.20
    LAMUVID tab 100 mg x 10's $4.20SPPL
    Lamuvid 100mg TAB / 10 $4.20
    150 mg x 10's $7.00
    LAMUVID tab 150 mg x 10's $7.00SPPL
    Lamuvid 150mg TAB / 10 $7.00
    Retrolam 150mg Injection $0.16Alkem Laboratories Ltd
    RETROLAM 150MG INJECTION 1 vial(s) (1 injection each) $0.16Alkem Laboratories Ltd
    Retrolam 150mg Tablet $0.13Alkem Laboratories Ltd
    RETROLAM 150MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $1.29Alkem Laboratories Ltd
    150 mg x 10's $1.34
    RETROLAM tab 150 mg x 10's $1.34Alkem (Cytomed)
    Retrolam 150mg TAB / 10 $1.34
    100 mg10 Tablet$1.39
    150 mg10 Tablet$1.93
    Shanvudin 150 mg Tablet $0.19
    150 mg x 10's $1.93
    SHANVUDIN tab 150 mg x 10's $1.93Shantha Biotech
    Shanvudin 150mg TAB / 10 $1.93
    Shanvudin 100 mg Tablet $0.14
    100 mg x 10's $1.39
    SHANVUDIN tab 100 mg x 10's $1.39Shantha Biotech
    Shanvudin 100mg TAB / 10 $1.39
    100 mg10 Tablet$3.36
    Viramid 100 mg Tablet $0.34
    VIRAMID film-coated tab 100 mg x 10's $3.36Lupin
    100 mg x 100's $33.60
    Viramid 100mg FC-TAB / 100 $33.60
    Zefix 200mg Tablet $0.16Leo Pharmaceuticals
    ZEFIX 200MG TABLET 1 strip(s) (10 tablets each) $1.58Leo Pharmaceuticals
    Zefix 200 mg Tablet $0.24
    Zefix 200+LB Tablet $0.26
    Zefix 50 mg Tablet $0.08
    Zefix 100 mg Tablet $0.14
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    References

    1. Dailymed."Lamivudine: dailymed provides trustworthy information about marketed drugs in the united states. dailymed is the official provider of fda label information (package inserts).". https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailym... (accessed August 28, 2018).
    2. "Lamivudine". https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/co... (accessed August 28, 2018).
    3. "Lamivudine". http://www.drugbank.ca/drugs/DB0070... (accessed August 28, 2018).

    Lamivudine Oral Solution - Frequently asked Questions

    Can Lamivudine Oral Solution be stopped immediately or do I have to stop the consumption gradually to ween off?

    In some cases, it always advisable to stop the intake of some medicines gradually because of the rebound effect of the medicine.

    It's wise to get in touch with your doctor as a professional advice is needed in this case regarding your health, medications and further recommendation to give you a stable health condition.

    How should I take Lamivudine Oral Solution?

    Use Lamivudine Oral Solution as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

    Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Lamivudine Oral Solution.

    Who should not take Lamivudine Oral Solution?

    Some medical conditions may interact with Lamivudine Oral Solution. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

    Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Lamivudine Oral Solution. Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

    This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Lamivudine Oral Solution may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

    Can Lamivudine Oral Solution be taken or consumed while pregnant?

    Please visit your doctor for a recommendation as such case requires special attention.

    Can Lamivudine Oral Solution be taken for nursing mothers or during breastfeeding?

    Kindly explain your state and condition to your doctor and seek medical advice from an expert.

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    Reviews

    Following the study conducted by gmedication.com on Lamivudine Oral Solution, the result is highlighted below. However, it must be clearly stated that the survey and result is based solely on the perception and impression of visitors and users of the website as well as consumers of Lamivudine Oral Solution. We, therefore, urge readers not to base their medical judgment strictly on the result of this study but on test/diagnosis duly conducted by a certified medical practitioners or physician.

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    The information was verified by Dr. Vishal Pawar, MD Pharmacology