⚕ Rx (Prescription Required)Gastrointestinal & DigestionHepato-Protective & Liver Care

Entecavir

Active pharmaceutical substance formulated in Jan Aushadhi generic products for Gastrointestinal & Digestion treatment.

🧴 Clinical Application

Take orally 0.5 mg once daily on an empty stomach: at least 2 hours before or 2 hours after a meal with water (food significantly decreases Cmax and AUC by 45%). Nucleoside-refractory patients receive 1.0 mg daily. Continue long-term as directed by hepatologist.

⚠️ Side Effects

Common: Headache, fatigue, dizziness, nausea, dyspepsia. Rare/Severe: Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B upon discontinuation, lactic acidosis, and severe hepatomegaly with steatosis.

🛡️ Safety Warnings

Black Box Warning: Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B can occur upon discontinuation; monitor hepatic function for several months if stopped. Black Box Warning: Lactic acidosis risk. Must be taken on an empty stomach. Adjust dose in renal impairment (CrCl < 50 mL/min).

Jan Aushadhi Products containing Entecavir

Found 1 generic formulation(s) containing this active ingredient.

⚕ Rx OnlyHepato-Protective & Liver Care

Entecavir Tablets 0.5 mg

Tablets
10's

Entecavir Tablets (0.5mg) is a potent guanosine nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor on the WHO Model List of Essential Medicines for chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. Following intracellular phosphorylation to active entecavir triphosphate, it competitively inhibits all three activities of HBV DNA polymerase: base priming, reverse transcription of negative-strand DNA from pregenomic RNA, and synthesis of positive-strand HBV DNA. Indicated for the treatment of chronic HBV infection in adults with evidence of active viral replication and liver inflammation.

₹93.75₹737.4687% saved
Entecavir

Brand Equivalents & Price Comparison

Compare Jan Aushadhi generic prices against popular commercial brands for Entecavir.

Generic FormulationPack SizeJan Aushadhi PriceCommercial Brand EquivalentsAvg. Commercial PriceSavings
Entecavir Tablets 0.5 mg10's₹93.75ENTAVIR, ENTALIV, ENTEHEP₹737.4687% Save

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Get answers to common queries about Entecavir generics.

How many Jan Aushadhi products contain Entecavir?＋
This directory currently lists 1 Jan Aushadhi generic product(s) containing Entecavir as an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API). The count reflects the July 2026 PMBI catalog snapshot.
Does Entecavir require a prescription at Jan Aushadhi Kendras?＋
Yes. Entecavir is classified as a prescription-required (Rx) ingredient under applicable Indian drug schedules. You must present a valid prescription from a registered medical practitioner to obtain it at a Jan Aushadhi Kendra.
What is the lowest listed price for Entecavir at Jan Aushadhi?＋
Based on the July 2026 PMBI catalog, the lowest listed MRP for a Entecavir formulation is ₹93.75. Individual prices vary by pack size and dosage form. Use the product links above for the exact MRP of each formulation.
Are Jan Aushadhi Entecavir products clinically equivalent to branded versions?＋
Jan Aushadhi generics contain the same declared active pharmaceutical ingredient (Entecavir) at the same concentration as branded counterparts and must meet CDSCO quality standards. However, inactive excipients, release mechanisms, and manufacturing processes can differ between manufacturers. Never switch a prescribed medicine without consulting your doctor.
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