Emtricitabine Benefits & Uses

Emtricitabine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Emtricitabine 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
Adult	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given in combination with other antiretroviral agents.
Geriatric	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Given in combination with other antiretroviral agents.
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Adolescents weighing more than 33 kg, Given in combination with other antiretroviral agents.
2 - 12 years (Child)	Disease: HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome) Before or After Meal: Before meal Single Maximum Dose: 200 mg Dosage Form: Capsule Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: Children weighing more than 33 kg, Given in combination with other antiretroviral agents.

Emtricitabine Related Warnings

Is the use of Emtricitabine safe for pregnant women?

There are no side effects of Emtricitabine in pregnant women.

Safe
Is the use of Emtricitabine safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can safely use Emtricitabine.

Safe
What is the effect of Emtricitabine on the Kidneys?

Emtricitabine has very mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Emtricitabine on the Liver?

Emtricitabine is rarely harmful for the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Emtricitabine on the Heart?

Using Emtricitabine does not have any harmful effects on the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Emtricitabine with Other Drugs

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

Emtricitabine Contraindications

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

Liver Disease
Kidney Disease
Graves' Disease
Guillain-Barre Syndrome

Frequently asked Questions about Emtricitabine

Is this Emtricitabine habit forming or addictive?

Emtricitabine does not cause addiction.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Emtricitabine you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Emtricitabine is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Emtricitabine cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Emtricitabine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Emtricitabine

Taking Emtricitabine with food does not cause any problems.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Emtricitabine

Consuming Emtricitabine with alcohol can have many serious effects on your body.

Severe