Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Benefits & Uses

Tenofovir + Emtricitabine is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Tenofovir + 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
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 Related Warnings

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

Tenofovir + Emtricitabine is safe for pregnant women.
Is the use of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine safe during breastfeeding?

Tenofovir + Emtricitabine is completely safe for breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine on the Kidneys?

Tenofovir + Emtricitabine may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine on the Liver?

Tenofovir + Emtricitabine has very mild side effects on the liver.
What is the effect of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine on the Heart?

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

Severe Interaction of Tenofovir + Emtricitabine with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Adefovir

Amikacin

Moderate

Metformin

Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Tenofovir + Emtricitabine 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

Is this Tenofovir + Emtricitabine habit forming or addictive?

Tenofovir + Emtricitabine is not addictive in nature.

Tenofovir + Emtricitabine Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Tenofovir + Emtricitabine

You can take Tenofovir + Emtricitabine with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Tenofovir + Emtricitabine

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