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Entecavir 1 mg Tablet

NAFDAC Reg. No. C4-1641 · Drug

Registered with NAFDAC — registration activeAs of 5 November 2026 · synced automatically from official sources.
Product
Entecavir 1 mg Tablet
NAFDAC number
C4-1641
Active ingredient
Entecavir
Strength
1 mg
Form
Tablet
Pack size
2 x 8's
Manufacturer
Not listed
Applicant (holder)
Hetero Labs Nigeria Limited
Approved
29 Mar 2021
Status
Inactive View on NAFDAC ↗
Registration valid to
28 Mar 2026
WHO alerts
None found
Community reports
None
Times checked
0

RxVerify commentary

  • Entecavir 1 mg Tablet is on the NAFDAC register with an active registration (C4-1641). A valid number alone does not prove a pack is genuine — counterfeiters copy real numbers, so also check the expiry date, seal and print quality.

Generated automatically from the NAFDAC register, WHO alerts and community data as of today. Not medical advice — always follow your doctor or pharmacist.

What Entecavir 1 mg Tablet is used for

From the official U.S. FDA label for entecavir, the active ingredient registered with NAFDAC.

Boxed warning: SEVERE ACUTE EXACERBATIONS OF HEPATITIS B, PATIENTS CO-INFECTED WITH HIV AND HBV, AND LACTIC ACIDOSIS AND HEPATOMEGALY Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B have been reported in patients who have discontinued anti-hepatitis B therapy, including entecavir. Hepatic function should be monitored closely with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months in patients who discontinue anti-hepatitis B therapy. …
What it is used for

Entecavir tablets are indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus infection in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with evidence of active viral replication and either evidence of persistent elevations in serum aminotransferases (ALT or AST) or histologically active disease. Entecavir tablets are a hepatitis B virus nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibitor indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus infection in adults and children at least 2 years of age with evidence of active viral replication and either evidence of persistent elevations in serum aminotransferases (ALT or AST) or histologically active disease. ( 1 )

Possible side effects

The following adverse reactions are discussed in other sections of the labeling: Exacerbations of hepatitis after discontinuation of treatment [see Boxed Warning , Warnings and Precautions (5.1) ] . Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis [see Boxed Warning , Warnings and Precautions (5.3) ] . In adults, the most common adverse reactions (≥3%, all severity grades) are headache, fatigue, dizziness, and nausea. The adverse reactions observed in pediatric patients were consistent with those observed in adults. ( 6.1 ) To report SUSPECTED ADVERSE REACTIONS, contact Amneal Pharmaceuticals at 1-877-835-5472 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch . …

Do not use if

None. None. (4)

Warnings

Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B virus infection after discontinuation: Monitor hepatic function closely for at least several months. (5.1, 6.1) Co-infection with HIV: Entecavir is not recommended unless the patient is also receiving HAART. (5.2) Lactic acidosis and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis: If suspected, treatment should be suspended. (5.3) 5.1 Severe Acute Exacerbations of Hepatitis B Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B have been reported in patients who have discontinued anti-hepatitis B therapy, including entecavir [see Adverse Reactions (6.1) ] . …

Pregnancy & breastfeeding

8.1 Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to entecavir during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry (APR) at 1-800-258-4263. …

General information only — not dosing advice. Always follow the leaflet in your pack and your doctor or pharmacist.

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About Entecavir 1 mg Tablet

What is in Entecavir 1 mg Tablet?

Entecavir 1 mg Tablet contains Entecavir (1 mg), as tablet, according to its NAFDAC registration record.

Is Entecavir 1 mg Tablet registered with NAFDAC?

Yes. Entecavir 1 mg Tablet is listed on the NAFDAC register under registration number C4-1641, and its registration is active as of 5 November 2026.

Has Entecavir 1 mg Tablet been flagged as fake or recalled?

No WHO falsified or substandard medical product alert currently matches Entecavir 1 mg Tablet in our automatically synced alert list.

How can I check that my pack of Entecavir 1 mg Tablet is genuine?

Run a free authenticity scan with the NAFDAC number C4-1641, your pack's expiry date and batch number to get a Trust Score, compare the pack with the NAFDAC record (ingredient, strength, form, manufacturer), and buy only from licensed pharmacies.

What is Entecavir 1 mg Tablet used for?

Entecavir tablets are indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus infection in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older with evidence of active viral replication and either evidence of persistent elevations in serum aminotransferases (ALT or AST) or histologically active disease. Entecavir tablets are a hepatitis B virus nucleoside analogue reverse transcriptase inhibito (Summarised from the official U.S. FDA label for entecavir. Always follow your doctor or pharmacist.)

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