Ricovir Em Bottle Of 30 Tablets
Description
Ricovir Em tablet is used to help treat HIV-1 infection in adults. It contains tenofovir disoproxil and emtricitabine. It works by blocking the virus from multiplying, helping reduce the amount of HIV in your body and protecting your immune system. Although it does not cure HIV, taking it regularly as prescribed helps manage the infection and improves your health over time.
You should take the medicine exactly as your doctor instructs you, usually once a day with food to minimise side effects. Swallow the tablet whole with water and try to take it at the same time every day. Missing doses can reduce how well the medicine works and increase your risk of getting HIV if you're using it for prevention. If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember, unless it is almost time for your next scheduled dose. Never take two doses at once.
Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, dizziness, headache, rash, or feeling weak. Serious side effects are rare, but this medicine can affect your kidneys, liver, or bones; therefore, regular check-ups and blood tests are essential. If you feel unwell, experience bone pain, or exhibit signs of liver issues such as yellowing of the skin or dark urine, please notify your doctor immediately.
It is important not to take this medicine with others that contain similar ingredients (like lamivudine or didanosine) or drugs that harm the kidneys (like amphotericin B or vancomycin), as this can increase the risk of side effects. Also, avoid drinking alcohol while on this medication, as it may put more strain on your liver and kidneys. Inform your doctor about any other medications or supplements you're currently taking.
If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or breastfeeding, speak to your doctor. Although this medicine can help prevent passing HIV to your baby, breastfeeding is not recommended as HIV can still be passed through breast milk. Also, this medicine is not for children under 12, and if you are over 65 or have existing health issues, your doctor may need to monitor you more closely. Safe sex practices like using condoms are still important, as this medicine is not a complete substitute for prevention.
Product Summary
| Offer Price | ₹1496.50 |
| You Save | ₹553.50 (27% on MRP) |
| Contains | Tenofovir Disoproxil(300.0 Mg)+Emtricitabine(200.0 Mg) |
| Uses | HIV-1 infection |
| Side effects | Diarrhoea, vomiting, nausea, dizziness |
| Therapy | ANTI-RETROVIRAL |
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Uses
Contraindications
Side effects
Precautions and Warnings
Pregnancy
Breast Feeding
Driving
Alcohol
Other General Warnings
- You miss any doses of Ricovir Em tablet, as this can reduce protection against HIV.
- You think you have been exposed to HIV or feel unwell.
- You have kidney, liver, or bone problems before or during treatment.
- You are over 65 or under 12 years old.
- You have taken any other medicines, especially those that may affect your kidneys.
- You should stop taking Truvada, especially if you have hepatitis B, as it may cause serious liver problems.
- You are not practising safer sex or using protection, as Ricovir Em tablet alone may not prevent HIV.
Directions for Use
- Ricovir Em tablet should be taken as directed by your doctor.
- Swallow it whole with a glass of water.
- It should be taken with a meal to reduce its side effects.
- It is best to take it at a fixed time for optimal results, and you should not consume it more than prescribed by your doctor.
Storage and disposal
- Store Ricovir Em tablet in a cool, dry place, protected from direct sunlight, moisture, and heat.
- Keep it out of the reach of children and pets.
Dosage
Overdose
Missed a Dose
Mode of Action
How Does It Work?
- Tenofovir disoproxil works by blocking a virus enzyme that is needed for the virus to multiply. This helps reduce the amount of virus in your body and protects your immune system. It doesn’t cure HIV or hepatitis B, but it helps control them....
- Emtricitabine works by inhibiting an enzyme that the HIV virus requires to replicate. This helps lower the amount of virus in the body and supports the immune system. It does not cure HIV, but it helps manage it when taken regularly....
Interactions
Interactions with other medicines
- Do not take Ricovir Em tablet with other medicines that contain emtricitabine, tenofovir, tenofovir alafenamide, or lamivudine.
- Do not take adefovir dipivoxil with Ricovir Em tablet.
- Avoid using this medicine with didanosine, as it may cause serious side effects.
- Taking Ricovir Em tablet with kidney-harming medicines (like cidofovir, aminoglycosides, amphotericin B, or vancomycin) can increase the risk of kidney problems.
- Avoid combining this medicine with certain HIV medicines like atazanavir unless your doctor adjusts the dose.
- Some hepatitis C medicines can increase the level of tenofovir in your body.
- Using multiple drugs that affect the kidneys can raise the risk of side effects.
- Certain medicines may increase the amount of Ricovir Em tablet your body absorbs, so your doctor may need to monitor you closely.
Content Details
Ravindra Ghongade
B. Pharm
Dr. Nikita Toshi
BDS (Bachelor of Dental Surgery), WHO FIDES member
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can this medicine cure HIV?
Q: What if I experience bone pain or fractures?
References
- European Medicines Agency. Truvada (emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil) – Summary of Product Characteristics [Internet]. Amsterdam: EMA; first published 15 Sep 2008, last updated 24 Mar 2020 [cited 2025 Jun 26].
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation. Drugs. [Internet]. New Delhi: Directorate General of Health Services, Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of India; [cited 2025 Jun 26].
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