Tenofovir + Emtricitabine
Tenofovir and emtricitabine are combined in a tablet for HIV infection and pre-exposure prophylaxis. It is supplied in a single strength; pack sizes vary. Each option lists its price per tablet.
All strengths and pack prices
| Strength | Pack | Price | Per unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| 300/200mg | 30 tablets | US$71.40 | US$2.38 |
| 300/200mg | 60 tablets | US$122.40 | US$2.04 |
| 300/200mg | 90 tablets | US$165.60 | US$1.84 |
- Category
- Antivirals
- Active ingredients
- Tenofovir · Emtricitabine
- Route
- Oral use
- Form
- Film-coated tablet
- Strengths
- 300/200mg
You will receive a quality generic, depending on stock.
No prescription needed: we place your order for Tenofovir + Emtricitabine on your behalf.
- Conditions
- HIV Infection · Pre-exposure Prophylaxis
- Alternative names
- Truvada
- Therapeutic class
- Antiretroviral Combination
- Pharmacological class
- Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTI)
- Contraindications
- hypersensitivity to any component
- Minor side effects
- diarrhoea; nausea; fatigue; headache
- Moderate side effects
- rash; abnormal dreams
- Dosage forms
- Film-coated tablet
- Administration route
- Oral use
- Originator
- Gilead Sciences
- Onset time
- 1–2 hours
- Duration
- 24 hours
- Storage instructions
- Keep in original packaging in a cool, dry place.
- Drug interactions
- didanosine; nephrotoxic medications
- Age restrictions
- Used based on adult body weight requirements.
Precautions and warnings
monitor renal function regularly; observe for signs of lactic acidosis; monitor bone mineral density
Serious side effects
lactic acidosis, requires immediate medical attention; severe hepatomegaly, requires immediate medical attention; renal impairment, requires immediate medical attention
Patient summary
Tenofovir with emtricitabine as a 300/200mg film-coated tablet, for HIV infection and pre-exposure prophylaxis. Two reverse transcriptase inhibitors.
Mechanism of action
A combination of two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors that compete with natural substrates for binding to the viral enzyme, terminating the DNA chain and effectively slowing viral growth.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
Pregnancy: May be used if clinically indicated. Breastfeeding: Consult a specialist, generally advised against for HIV-positive mothers.
Tenofovir + Emtricitabine combines two antiretroviral medicines, tenofovir and emtricitabine, in one film-coated tablet at 300/200 mg. For HIV infection it is taken with other antiretroviral agents; for pre-exposure prophylaxis it is used in HIV-negative people. The originator is Gilead Sciences; it is also known as Truvada.
Both ingredients are nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors. They compete with the virus’s natural substrates for binding to the viral enzyme and are incorporated into the growing DNA chain, which terminates it and slows viral growth. Onset is about 1–2 hours, with the effect lasting around 24 hours. Lactic acidosis, severe hepatomegaly and renal impairment need immediate medical attention. For people coinfected with HIV-1 and HBV, stopping the medicine has caused severe acute hepatitis B flares, including liver decompensation and liver failure, and follow-up for several months after stopping is needed (DailyMed).
Ordering from Malaysia
Pharmacy partners in India ship to Malaysia in discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to a week; Standard Airmail up to three weeks. Prices show in ringgit by default. Choose your pack size when ordering; the tablet strength is 300/200 mg. Related medicines sit under antivirals.
FAQ
Is Tenofovir + Emtricitabine a generic medicine?
It's a generic: Tenofovir + Emtricitabine goes by the name of its active ingredients, tenofovir and emtricitabine, instead of a brand name. Who makes it depends on supply.
What is Tenofovir + Emtricitabine for?
Tenofovir + Emtricitabine contains tenofovir and emtricitabine and is taken for HIV infection and pre-exposure prophylaxis. Tenofovir + Emtricitabine is a combination of two nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors that compete with natural substrates for binding to the viral enzyme, terminating the DNA chain and effectively slowing viral growth.
What other names is Tenofovir + Emtricitabine sold under?
You may also see tenofovir and emtricitabine sold as Truvada.
How soon does Tenofovir + Emtricitabine start working?
Tenofovir and emtricitabine usually kick in within 1 to 2 hours, and the effect tends to last around 24 hours. Some people notice it sooner than others.
Does Tenofovir + Emtricitabine have side effects?
Yes, it can. The ones people notice most with tenofovir and emtricitabine are diarrhoea, nausea, fatigue and headache. Some people also get rash and abnormal dreams. Rarer but serious: lactic acidosis, severe hepatomegaly and renal impairment. These need urgent medical help.
Can I take Tenofovir + Emtricitabine alongside other medicines?
Tenofovir and emtricitabine can interact with didanosine and nephrotoxic medications. Before you start Tenofovir + Emtricitabine, let your doctor or pharmacist know everything else you take.
How much is Tenofovir + Emtricitabine?
It comes down to strength and pack size. Tenofovir + Emtricitabine comes in a 300/200mg strength, in packs of 30 to 90 tablets. You'll see the price per tablet for each option above, in ringgit by default or another currency you choose. Bigger packs work out cheaper per tablet. Pay with Bitcoin or Ethereum and you get an extra 10% off.
Can I order Tenofovir + Emtricitabine online without a prescription?
Online, yes. MayChemist doesn't ask for a prescription to order Tenofovir + Emtricitabine. We're an online store, not a dispensing pharmacy: we place your order and arrange the delivery for you.
Ordering without a prescription →Do you send Tenofovir + Emtricitabine to Malaysia?
Yes. Our pharmacy partners send it from India to Malaysia in plain, discreet packaging. Express Tracked Courier takes up to 1 week; Standard Airmail can take up to 3 weeks.
How ordering works →What you will receive
Tenofovir + Emtricitabine is a generic medicine sold under the name of its active ingredient, Tenofovir / Emtricitabine, rather than under a brand.
- You receive a quality generic; the exact manufacturer depends on what is in stock at the dispatching warehouse.
- It contains the same active ingredient and has the same strength as the original brand.