Epivir HBV and Oracea

• Generic Name: lamivudine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated and oral solution
• Other Brand Names: Epivir, Epivir HBV

Epivir HBV is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) or hepatitis B virus from multiplying in your body.

Epivir is for treating HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Epivir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Epivir-HBV is for treating hepatitis B. Epivir-HBV should not be used in people who are infected with both hepatitis B and HIV.

Epivir HBV may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: doxycycline
• Dosage Forms: capsule, delayed release
• Other Brand Names: Adoxa, Alodox, Avidoxy, Doryx, Mondoxyne NL, Monodox, Morgidox, Oracea, Oraxyl, TargaDOX, Vibramycin, Acticlate, Adox Pak 2/100, Adoxa Pak 1/100, Adoxa Pak 1/150, Avidoxy, TargaDOX, Adoxa CK, Adoxa Pak, Adoxa TT, Periostat Targadox, Vibramycin Calcium, Vibramycin Hyclate, Vibramycin monohydrate, Vibra-Tabs, Doxy 100

Oracea (doxycycline) is used to treat blemishes, bumps, and acne-like lesions caused by rosacea in adults. It works by reducing skin inflammation caused by rosacea.

Oracea is a tetracycline antibiotic. Tetracyclines are often used to treat infections, however this formulation has not been evaluated in the treatment or prevention of infections.

Oracea may also be used for other purposes not listed in this medication guide.