PrEP Emtricitabine/Tenofovir (Generic Truvada) Treatment
Available in 30, 60 and 90 Tablets
- Helps prevent HIV
- Generic alternative of Truvada
- 92-99% effective when taken correctly
- Always read the patient information leaflet before use.
Buy PrEP Emtricitabine/Tenofovir (Generic Truvada) Treatment
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir (Generic Truvada) tablets are a medicine designed for people who are HIV-negative but are at high risk of exposure to HIV.
If you have a HIV-positive partner, you’re unaware of the HIV status of your sexual partners, or you’re at risk of HIV for any other reason, this product can help you to keep your HIV status negative.
How Emtricitabine/Tenofovir (Generic Truvada) Treatment works
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir tablets are a type of PrEP that uses the active ingredients emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil, which are antiretroviral drugs. These ingredients work together to prevent HIV by blocking an enzyme that the HIV virus needs to reproduce.
This helps to keep it from spreading and offers you protection if you’re exposed to HIV through sex, injections, or other methods of transmission.
Directions
Always take Emitricitabine/Tenofovir tablets exactly as described in the patient information leaflet or as your doctor / Chemist4U pharmacist has told you.
The recommended dose is:
To manage HIV:
Adults: 1 tablet each day, where possible, with food.
Children aged between 12 to 18 years old who weigh at least 35kg: 1 tablet each day, where possible, with food.
To reduce the risk of getting HIV:
Adults: 1 tablet each day, where possible, with food.Children aged between 12 to 18 years old who weigh at least 35kg: 1 tablet each day, where possible, with food.
Unfortunately, we are unable to prescribe this medication to anyone under the age of 18 years old.
On-demand dosing
On-demand dosing is when you start taking the medication to prepare for a time when you know you will be at high risk. Some people won't take it all the time, just when they are going on holiday or to a social event.
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir takes a week to become effective in your system. You must take the tablets for 7 days before they work. You will then need to continue taking the tablets until you no longer need protection and for a further 7 days after that.
Side effects
Like all medicines, Emtricitabine/Tenofovir may cause side effects in some people, but these won’t affect everybody. Common side effects may include:
- Diarrhoea
- Being sick/feeling sick
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Rashes
- Feeling weak
If you experience any side effects, including any not included in the patient information leaflet, you can report them using the MHRA Yellow Card Scheme.
Serious side effects
Seek emergency medical attention if you notice any signs of a severe allergic reaction, symptoms of which include swelling of the face and throat, skin rash, breathing difficulties and/or loss of consciousness.
If you experience any of the following side effects, you must stop taking this medication and seek medical advice immediately:
- Deep rapid breathing, drowsiness, feeling sick or being sick and stomach pain
- Any signs of inflammation or infection
- Muscle weakness, weakness in the hands and feet that moves up your body, palpitations, tremors and hyperactivity
Warnings
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir may be unsuitable for certain people. Do not take this product if you are allergic to any of the ingredients.
Talk to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this medicine if:
- You have recently experienced a flu-like illness
- You are unsure whether you have HIV or you think you may have recently been infected with HIV
- You have kidney disease or other kidney problems
- You are uncertain if you have hepatitis B virus (HBV)
- You are intolerant to certain sugars
- You have osteoporosis or problems with your bones
Using/taking other medicines
If you are taking or have recently taken any medication, including medication obtained without a prescription, talk to your GP or pharmacist before taking this product.
You must tell your healthcare provider if you are taking the following medication:
- Other antiviral medicines
- Aminoglycosides or vancomycin, which are used for bacterial infections
- Amphotericin B, which is used for fungal infections
- Foscarnet, cidofovir or ganciclovir, which are used for viral infections
- Interleukin-2, which is used to treat cancer
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as ibuprofen, naproxen or aspirin
- Protease inhibitors, which are used to treat HIV
- Medicines to treat hepatitis C
Age restrictions
Unfortunately, we are unable to prescribe this medication from our clinic to anyone under 18 years old.
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
This medication should not be taken during pregnancy unless you have been told to take it by your doctor. You should not breastfeed while taking this product, as the active ingredients can pass into your milk and to your baby. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, think you may be pregnant or are planning to have a baby, you must ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist for advice before taking any new medicine.
Driving and operating machinery
Emtricitabine/Tenofovir may cause you to feel dizzy. If you are affected, do not drive or operate machinery until you feel safe enough to do so.
Storage information
Store below 25°C in a cool, dry place out of sight and reach of children. Do not use after the expiry date, referring to the last day of the month stated on the packaging. Do not throw away any medicines via wastewater or household waste.
Important information
This product is a medicine; make sure to speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product if you have an underlying medical problem or are taking any other medicine or complementary therapy. If your symptoms get worse or continue after taking this product, contact us or your doctor. For medical services in your area, please refer to https://www.nhs.uk
If you are pregnant, trying to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist before taking this product. If you suffer from any allergies, ask your doctor or Chemist4U pharmacist if this medicine is right for you.
Store all medicines out of sight and reach of children.
Please read the included leaflet carefully before taking this product.
Please contact your GP if appropriate regarding this product.
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PrEP Emtricitabine/Tenofovir (Generic Truvada) Treatment Reviews
Advice & Guides
What's the difference between HIV and AIDS?
Are PrEP and PEP the same thing?
PEP is another type of HIV medication which is not the same as PrEP.
PEP stands for post-exposure prophylaxis, which means it’s used after you have been exposed to HIV to reduce your chances of becoming infected.
PEP should be started within 72 hours of potential exposure to HIV and is taken every day for a month.
Are there any symptoms of HIV I should look out for?
If you’ve been infected with HIV then you will probably notice a short flu-like illness within the first 2 – 6 weeks after you were exposed to the virus.
Some of the most common symptoms you’ll experience when this happens include:
- A fever or high temperature
- Sore throat
- Rash
- Feeling tired
- Joint and muscle pain
- Swollen glands
Although 80% of people experience this flu-like illness during the first few weeks of being exposed to HIV, it isn’t a surefire indicator of whether you’ve caught the virus.
If you’re at all concerned that you may have caught HIV, make sure to speak to your doctor immediately.
Is there anything I can do to protect myself from HIV?
HIV is an infectious virus which can pass from person to person through bodily fluids, which is why the most common way that people catch HIV is by having vaginal or anal sex without a condom.
HIV can also be passed to someone else if you share a needle or syringe, or from a mother to their child during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Aside from taking products like PrEP and PEP, some of the most effective ways you can prevent HIV include:
- Using a condom when you have sex
- Using water-based lube when you have sex, which can help to keep condoms from tearing and prevent tears in the anal or vaginal walls during sex
- If you use recreational drugs, do not share any needles, syringes, or other injecting equipment with anyone else
- Reducing your viral load to undetectable levels by using treatment as prevention
What is HIV?
HIV, which stands for human immunodeficiency virus, is a type of virus which affects your immune system.
By weakening your immune system, HIV makes it more difficult for your body to fight off everyday illnesses, like infections or the flu.
When your immune system has been severely damaged by HIV, you may develop AIDS and AIDS-related illnesses, which can be potentially life-threatening.
However, if HIV is discovered early and treated effectively, the chances of developing AIDS-related illnesses become much lower, and most people will never experience it at all.
Are PrEP, Emtricitabine/Tenofovir, and Truvada the same thing?
PrEP, Emtricitabine/Tenofovir, and Truvada aren’t all the same thing, although we can see where the confusion comes from.
PrEP is a type of drug, like pain relief or cold medicine, and Emtricitabine/Tenofovir and Truvada are used as PrEP.
For example, if paracetamol is used as pain relief, Truvada is used as PrEP.
Emtricitabine and tenofovir are the active ingredients used in Truvada and other PrEP medications.
Can I take Emtricitabine/Tenofovir if I already have HIV?
If you are HIV positive, you may be prescribed Emtricitabine/Tenofovir to treat your HIV, but you should not use this product as PrEP.
PrEP products are designed to be taken as a preventative measure by those who are HIV-negative to help them to keep their negative status.
If you have HIV and your doctor has recommended that you take Emtricitabine/Tenofovir, then you should always take it with other HIV treatments.
With this in mind, make sure that you take this product as your doctor recommends so you can be sure that you’re taking the right amounts of each treatment at the right times.
How effective is PrEP?
If you take PrEP as recommended by its manufacturer, it will be 92 – 99% effective at reducing your risk of catching HIV.
You must remember to take PrEP every day if you want it to be as effective as possible, so you may want to consider setting a daily alarm or reminder that will help you to take your tablets on time.
How long does PrEP take to work?
PrEP takes around 7 days to become effective if you take it every day, as recommended by the manufacturers.
This is another reason why it’s so important to remember to take your tablet every day, especially if you’re preparing to have anal sex using the on-demand dosing method.
Is emtricitabine/tenofovir generic Truvada?
Yes, Emtricitabine/Tenofovir tablets are the generic form of the medication called Truvada.
Truvada is simply a brand name for a medicine that contains Emtricitabine and Tenofovir as its active ingredients, making these two products essentially the same medication.
Should I be using PrEP or PEP?
Whether you should use PrEP or PEP depends on whether you have already been exposed to HIV or not.
If you have been exposed to HIV within the past 72 hours and aren’t already taking PrEP, then you should take PEP to help prevent infection.
If you have not been exposed to HIV yet but are at high risk of exposure, you should begin taking PrEP to help protect yourself from future exposure.
What does PrEP stand for?
PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis, which means it’s a type of medication that can be used to offer you protection before you’re exposed to HIV.
PrEP products like Emtricitabine/Tenofovir tablets can effectively reduce your chances of contracting HIV and can be used with other precautions, such as condoms, to add another layer of protection from the virus.
PrEP is taken every day to maintain your protection for as long as you need it.
Will PrEP protect me from STIs?
Although PrEP can help to reduce the risk of you catching an HIV infection, it will not prevent you from catching HIV entirely, or protect you from any other STIs, such as chlamydia, gonorrhoea, etc.
If you’re concerned about catching an STI, including HIV, you should always use a condom to protect yourself during any kind of sexual activity.
