Cholecalciferol and folic acid and Trizivir

• Generic Name: cholecalciferol / folic acid
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Ortho D, Zolate, Ortho DF, Genicin Vita-D

Cholecalciferol is vitamin D3. Vitamin D helps your body absorb calcium.

Folic acid is vitamin B9, or folate. Vitamin B9 helps your body produce and maintain new cells. Folic acid also helps prevent several types of birth defects when taken by pregnant women.

Cholecalciferol and folic acid is a combination medicine used in people who do not get enough of these vitamins in their diets to maintain adequate health.

Cholecalciferol and folic acid may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: abacavir / lamivudine / zidovudine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Trizivir

Trizivir contains a combination of abacavir, lamivudine, and zidovudine. Abacavir, lamivudine, and zidovudine are antiviral medications that prevent human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.

Trizivir is used to treat HIV, which can cause the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS).

Trizivir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.