Treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
Therapeutic Effects:
Inhibits DNA synthesis and reduces the viral count in the body.
Suppresses HBV replication.
Improves liver conditions by reducing inflammation and preventing further damage.
Interaction with Other Drugs:
Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products.
Certain medications interact with Entewell 0.5mg tablet and reduce its effectiveness or cause undesirable side effects.
Storage:
Store the Entewell 0.5mg tablet in a tightly closed container at 25°C.
Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets.
How to Consume:
Take the tablet at the same time, with or without food.
Do not break, chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water.
Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor.
If you forgot to take the tablet, take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.
Safety Advices:
Pregnancy: Inform your physician if you are pregnant, suspecting, or planning to get pregnant during the treatment.
Breastfeeding: Avoid breastfeeding your baby while on the treatment.
Lungs: Inform your physician if you have any lung diseases before initiating the therapy.
Liver: Entewell 0.5mg tablet should be cautiously administered in patients with liver diseases. Dose adjustments are necessary.
Alcohol: It is highly unsafe to drink alcohol while taking an Entewell 0.5mg tablet.
Driving: Limited studies are available on the effects of Entewell 0.5mg tablet on driving and ability. Dizziness and seizures have been reported by the patients.
Side Effects:
Serious: lactic acidosis (muscle pain, troubled breathing, stomach pain, irregular heartbeat, cold, especially in arms and legs, dizziness), liver problems (yellow skin and whites of the eyes, dark urine, light-colored stools, lower stomach pain).
Sharing needles or other private items that might have blood or body fluids on them is not advised as it may spread HBV or HIV to others.
Regular blood tests are recommended to evaluate your liver function, hepatitis B virus level, and blood cell count.
It is advised to take the hepatitis B vaccine to avoid hepatitis B infection.
If you have lactose intolerance, inform your doctor before starting this therapy.
Driving or using machinery should be avoided if you feel lightheaded, tired, or sleepy.
FAQs:
What is Entewell 0.5mg tablet used for?
Entewell 0.5mg tablet is used to treat hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in adults, children, and adolescents (2-18 years old).
How does Entewell 0.5mg tablet work?
Entewell 0.5mg tablet works by inhibiting the DNA synthesis in the Hepatitis B virus by competing with a natural substrate (deoxyguanosine triphosphate), reducing the viral count, and improving liver conditions.
What are the common side effects of Entewell 0.5mg tablet?
Nausea, vomiting, headache, diarrhea, insomnia (inability to sleep), fatigue (extreme tiredness), and indigestion are the common side effects of Entewell 0.5mg tablet.
Does Entewell 0.5mg tablet cause lactic acidosis?
Entewell 0.5mg tablet may cause lactic acidosis (excess lactic acid in the blood), a rare but severe adverse effect, particularly in obese women.
Is Entewell 0.5mg tablet medicine safe for pregnancy?
Suppose you are pregnant or plan to get pregnant; talk to your doctor before taking this drug because it is unknown whether it is safe to take during pregnancy. Women of childbearing age taking Entewell 0.5mg tablet should use an effective contraception method to avoid getting pregnant.