Efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir and Urso

• Generic Name: efavirenz / lamivudine / tenofovir
• Dosage Forms: n.a.
• Other Brand Names: Symfi, Symfi Lo

Efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir is a combination antiviral medicine that is used to treat human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). HIV is the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.

Symfi is for use in adults and children who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kilograms).

Symfi Lo is for use in adults and children who weigh at least 77 pounds (35 kilograms).

Efavirenz, lamivudine, and tenofovir may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: ursodiol
• Dosage Forms: tablet, film coated
• Other Brand Names: Actigall, Urso, Urso Forte, Urso DS

Urso is a bile acid that decreases the amount of cholesterol produced by the liver and absorbed by the intestines. This medicine helps break down cholesterol that has formed into stones in the gallbladder. This medicine also increases bile flow in patients with primary biliary cirrhosis.

Urso is used to treat primary biliary cirrhosis.

Urso capsules are used to treat small gallstones in people who cannot have gallbladder surgery, and to prevent gallstones in overweight patients undergoing rapid weight loss. This medicine capsules are not for treating gallstones that are calcified.

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