Biovir is a medicine indicated for the treatment of HIV in patients weighing more than 14 kilos. This drug is in the form of 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 assists in fighting 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 medicine should only be taken under medical supervision as follows:
- Adults and adolescents with at least 30 kg : should take 1 tablet 2 times a day, every 12 hours.
- Children weighing 21 to 30 kg should take half of 1 tablet in the morning and 1 tablet at the end of the day.
- Children 14 to 21 kg : should take a goal of 1 tablet, 2 times 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 who have a low white blood cell count or red blood cell count (anemia) and for patients with allergy to lamivudine, zidovudine, or any of the ingredients of the formula. In addition, this remedy is also contraindicated for children under 14 pounds.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or intending to become pregnant, you should talk to your doctor before starting treatment with this medicine.
