Medicine information
Uses & overview
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tablets IP 300 mg is an antiviral medicine prescribed for specific viral infections, including HIV-1 infection as part of combination antiretroviral therapy and chronic hepatitis B in appropriate patients. It belongs to the nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitor class and works by interfering with viral enzymes required for replication. This helps reduce viral activity and supports disease management when the medicine is used according to an appropriate treatment plan. For HIV-1 infection, tenofovir is used with other prescribed antiretroviral medicines. It must not be used alone to treat HIV because an incomplete treatment regimen can lead to treatment failure and drug resistance. For chronic hepatitis B, treatment decisions depend on the patient's liver condition, viral activity, and clinical assessment. The medicine can control hepatitis B, but stopping treatment may cause a serious flare-up of the infection. Regular medical follow-up is important during treatment. Tenofovir can affect kidney function and, in some cases, bone health. Your healthcare professional may recommend kidney function tests and other investigations based on your condition. Inform your doctor about existing kidney or liver disease, pregnancy, and all other medicines you take.
How to use
Follow your prescription: Take the exact dose and frequency prescribed by your healthcare professional. Do not change your regimen independently. Take consistently: This medicine is commonly prescribed once daily. Take it at approximately the same time each day, following your individual treatment instructions. Follow food instructions: Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets can generally be taken with or without food, unless your specific product instructions advise otherwise. For HIV treatment: Always take it with the other antiretroviral medicines prescribed for you. Do not use it alone to treat HIV. If you miss a dose: Follow the patient leaflet or contact your pharmacist for advice. Do not double your next dose. Attend regular check-ups: Your doctor may monitor kidney function, liver health, bone health, and viral activity as appropriate. Do not stop abruptly: Stopping treatment can cause hepatitis B to worsen in people with chronic HBV infection. Store safely: Keep tablets in their original packaging and away from children, heat, and moisture.
Storage
Store in cool and dry place
