Baraclude
Entecavir tablets for chronic hepatitis B. It mimics a building block the virus needs, stopping it from copying itself.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.5mg | 30 tablets | $213.00 | $7.10 |
| 0.5mg | 60 tablets | $366.00 | $6.10 |
| 0.5mg | 90 tablets | $517.00 | $5.74 |
| 1mg | 30 tablets | $297.00 | $9.90 |
| 1mg | 60 tablets | $535.00 | $8.92 |
| 1mg | 90 tablets | $770.00 | $8.56 |
- Category
- Hepatitis Treatment
- Active ingredient
- Entecavir
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Tablet
- Strengths
- 0.5mg · 1mg
Baraclude is the reference name. You receive a generic with the same active ingredient and strength.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Baraclude on your behalf.
- Condition
- Chronic Hepatitis B
- Alternative names
- entecavir
- Therapeutic class
- Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor
- Pharmacological class
- Hepatitis B Antiviral
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to entecavir
- Minor side effects
- headache; fatigue; dizziness
- Moderate side effects
- nausea; elevated liver enzymes; dyspepsia
- Dosage forms
- Tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Onset time
- 2–4 weeks
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Store below 25°C.
- Drug interactions
- Ganciclovir; Tenofovir
- Age restrictions
- Approved for patients over two years of age.
- Pregnancy and breastfeeding
- Pregnancy: Limited clinical data. Breastfeeding: Avoid.
Serious side effects
lactic acidosis, requires immediate medical attention; severe exacerbation of hepatitis B, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Entecavir tablets for chronic hepatitis B. It mimics a building block the virus needs, stopping it from copying itself.
Mechanism of action
Competes with deoxyguanosine triphosphate to block vital functions of HBV polymerase, stopping viral chain elongation.
FAQ
Is the Baraclude sold here the original brand?
No. Baraclude is the original brand, made by Bristol-Myers Squibb, and Direct Meds uses the name to identify the medicine: you receive a generic with the same active ingredient (entecavir) at the strength you choose. The generic brand and manufacturer depend on available stock.
How is Baraclude priced?
Baraclude comes in 0.5mg and 1mg strengths, in packs of 30 to 90 tablets, and the price of every option is shown above. Prices are set in US dollars and converted. Larger packs cost less per tablet.
Payment and prices →What is Baraclude used for?
Baraclude contains entecavir, used for chronic hepatitis B.
How quickly does Baraclude work?
Entecavir usually starts to work within 2 to 4 weeks. This varies from person to person.
What are the side effects of Baraclude?
The common side effects of entecavir are headache, fatigue and dizziness. Less common ones include nausea, elevated liver enzymes and indigestion (dyspepsia). Serious but less common side effects include lactic acidosis and severe exacerbation of hepatitis B, which need urgent medical attention.
What does Baraclude interact with?
Entecavir can interact with ganciclovir and tenofovir. Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take before you start taking Baraclude.
Can I buy Baraclude over the counter in South Africa?
Online, yes: Direct Meds does not ask for a prescription to order Baraclude. We are a broker, not a dispensing pharmacy. We arrange orders and delivery with our affiliated supplier on your behalf.
Ordering without a prescription →Can I buy Baraclude online in South Africa?
Yes. Our affiliated supplier delivers across South Africa. Estimated delivery is 7 days with Express Delivery, which includes online tracking, or up to 3 weeks with Regular Delivery.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Baraclude names the medicine you are looking for. What ships is a generic version of it.
- A generic containing Entecavir at the strength you pick.
- Which generic brand and maker ships depends on stock and destination.
- Check the active ingredient, strength, form, pack, seal, batch and expiry when it arrives.