VIREAD is indicated for the treatment of chronic (long-lasting) hepatitis B virus (HBV) in people 12 years of age and older. VIREAD will not cure HBV. VIREAD may help lower the amount of hepatitis B virus in your body. VIREAD may improve the condition of your liver. The long-term effects of taking VIREAD for treatment of chronic hepatitis B infection are not known. It is also not known if VIREAD is safe and effective for treatment of chronic hepatitis B in children under the age of 12 years.