Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet Benefits & Uses

Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 200 mg emtricitabine and 25 mg tenofovir
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 100 mg emtricitabine and 150 mg tenofovir, patients having weight between 17 to 22 kg should take
Adult	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 200 mg emtricitabine and 25 mg tenofovir
Geriatric	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 1 Tablet Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: strength 200 mg emtricitabine and 25 mg tenofovir

Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet is used -

Moderate

Depression

Mild

Fatigue
Weakness
Headache
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhoea
Dizziness
Sinus inflammation
Infection
Back Pain
Insomnia

Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet Related Warnings

Is the use of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine in pregnant women.
Is the use of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet safe during breastfeeding?

Tenofovir + Emtricitabine does not show any side effects in breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet on the Kidneys?

Very few cases of side effects of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine on kidney have been reported.
What is the effect of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet on the Heart?

There are no any side effects of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine for the heart.

Severe Interaction of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet with Other Drugs

Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Adefovir

Amikacin

Moderate

Metformin

Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome
Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet

Is this Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet.

Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet

Taking Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet with food does not cause any problems.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet

Consult your doctor before consuming alcohol while taking Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Tablet as it can have severe side effects.