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What infection is efavirenz used to treat?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Efavirenz is used in antiviral combination treatment for human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) infection in adults, adolescents and children aged at least 3 months and weighing at least 3.5 kg.

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Efavirenz 600 mg film-coated tabletsAurobindo Pharma - Milpharm Ltd. · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 12Document updated 21 May 2026

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