encure tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
โ ๏ธ Hepatotoxicity Risk
๐คฐ Pregnancy Category C
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 22, 2026
What is encure tablet used for?
encure tablet (Entecavir (0.5mg)) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Entecavir (0.5mg), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Entecavir (0.5mg)
- Manufacturer: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
๐ก Did You Know? India is the largest provider of generic medicines globally, supplying over 50% of global vaccine demand.
๐ encure tablet Uses & Benefits
- Encure Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
- It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells.
- This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.Encure Tablet is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and only helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body.
- This helps to lower your risk of getting HIV-related complications and improves your lifespan.
- It is prescribed in combination with other HIV medicines.
- Your doctor will recommend the best medicines for you and will decide the doses that you need.
- Follow carefully the instructions for all the medicines that you are given.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Taking all these medicines regularly at the right times greatly increases their effectiveness and reduces the chances of HIV becoming resistant to them.
- It is important not to miss doses and to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.Common side effects of this medicine include headache, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, fatigue, diarrhea, and rash.
- These are usually not serious but tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.
- Rarely, some people may experience a skin reaction or liver damage.
- Your doctor will closely monitor you for these in the initial period of treatment.Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any skin problems or liver or kidney disease.
- While using it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts and liver function.
- Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
- Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes, if you are HIV positive.
- Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Entecavir (0.5mg) |
| Brand Name | encure tablet |
| Manufacturer | Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take encure tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of encure tablet
- Headache
- Nausea
- Rash
- Vomiting
- Fatigue
- Stomach pain
- Diarrhea
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
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๐ Substitutes for encure tablet
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Entecavir (0.5mg)):
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x emo 0.5mg tabletXtrek Life-science Pvt Ltd โน488.71 36.5% CHEAPER
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entarica 0.5 tabletFibrica Healthcare Pvt Ltd โน529.65 31.2% CHEAPER
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hepalo 0.5 tabletEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd โน744.03 3.3% CHEAPER
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baraclude 0.5mg tabletBMS India Pvt Ltd โน745.50 3.1% CHEAPER
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entacover 0.5 tabletSteris Healthcare Pvt Ltd โน749.00 2.7% CHEAPER
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encarvir 0.5mg tabletVestal Healthcare โน750.00 2.5% CHEAPER
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gepatit tabletMylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd โน750.00 2.5% CHEAPER
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Frithvir 0.5mg TabletLa Renon Healthcare Pvt Ltd โน750.00 2.5% CHEAPER
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austavir 0.5 tabletCare Formulation Labs Pvt Ltd โน760.00 1.2% CHEAPER
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alentos 0.5mg tabletWockhardt Ltd โน777.73 1.1% COSTLIER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.