Medicine guide

Entecavir Viatris (previously Entecavir Mylan)

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  • Prescription status not stated
  • Antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals taken into the body
Active substance
Entecavir
Made by
Viatris Limited

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What it is for

  • Entecavir Viatris is indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in adults with: compensated liver disease and evidence of active viral replication, persistently elevated serum alanine aminotransferase (ALT) levels and histological evidence of active inflammation and/or fibrosis. decompensated liver disease. For both compensated and decompensated liver disease, this indication is based on clinical trial data in nucleoside naive patients with HBeAg positive and HBeAg negative HBV infection. With respect to patients with lamivudine-refractory hepatitis B.Entecavir Viatris is also indicated for the treatment of chronic HBV infection in nucleoside naive paediatric patients from 2 to <18 years of age with compensated liver disease who have evidence of active viral replication and persistently elevated serum ALT levels, or histological evidence of moderate to severe inflammation and/or fibrosis. With respect to the decision to initiate treatment in paediatric patients.

From the official label · 2026-09-30 · European Medicines Agency

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Details

Made byViatris Limited
Active substanceEntecavir
Used inAntibiotics, antivirals and antifungals taken into the body
ClassificationJ05AF10 · Antibiotics, antivirals and antifungals taken into the body
GenericYes — a generic medicine, according to the register
Authorised on2017-09-18
Last updated by the regulator2026-09-21
EMA product numberEMEA/H/C/004377

Source: European Medicines Agency — medicine data · 2026-09-30 · not reviewed by a clinician

Source: European Medicines Agency (EMA). Product information as published by EMA. Reuse terms: EMA legal notice (reproduction authorised).

Same active substance

These contain the same substance. That does not mean one can replace another — ask a pharmacist.