Abacavir 60mg disp. tabs/PAC-60

NOTE: The description below is for a standard product. It is not specific to patent status and pricing policies that may apply at country level. This information is available on request from Supply Division: Contact: supply@unicef.org

General Description:
Abacavir Sulfate equivalent to 60mg Abacavir dispersible tablet, bottle pack of 60

Technical Specifications:
Each dispersible tablet contains Abacavir Sulfate equivalent to 60mg Abacavir
Each pack comes with Warning Card

Therapeutic class:
Abacavir is a nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NRTI)

Standard shelf life:
2 Years (24 Months)

Other available formulations:
The product may also be available in other formulations, pack sizes, or in combinations with other ARVs.

Guidelines for use:
For more details, please click the links listed below:

WHO treatment guidelines


and

WHO Essential Medicines Library


or your regional national guidelines

Indications:
Management of HIV infection in children in combination with at least two other antiretroviral drugs. By mouth (oral) PO.

Storage:
Do not store above 30°(86ºF).
Store in tightly closed original container
Keep out of reach and sight of children

Dispensing instructions:
Dispense in original container. Do not repack
Pack comes with Warning Card
Can be taken without regard to food

Tablets are to be dispersed in 5ml water immediately before administration

Regulatory Status:
For latest updates, please click the links listed below:

List of WHO Prequalified Medicines


List of USFDA approved and tentatively approved items