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VIREAD TABLET Substitute

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Verified Ingredients and Effects

Composition:

TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL-300MG

Uses:

Treatment of HIV, Chronic hepatitis B.

Medicinal Benefits:

VIREAD TABLET contains ‘Tenofovir disoproxil’, which is an antiretroviral agent. It can effectively cause viral suppression in HIV and chronic hepatitis B. It acts on the enzymes that are essential for the replication of the virus. The enzyme essential for HIV replication is reverse transcriptase, and the enzyme for hepatitis B is DNA polymerase. VIREAD TABLET blocks these enzymes and decreases the viral load in the blood.

FAQs

VIREAD TABLET is used to treat HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B.

VIREAD TABLET works by blocking the action of enzymes that are essential for viral replication.

VIREAD TABLET does not affect fertility. However, consult your doctor immediately if you develop any side effects while using VIREAD TABLET .

VIREAD TABLET should be taken as prescribed by your doctor. Abrupt stopping of this medicine may lead to resistance to other medications making the infection difficult to treat.

The chances of not having an HIV infection after taking the VIREAD TABLET are high, when used correctly, and consult a doctor to confirm whether the further precautions are needed.

VIREAD TABLET is used to treat HIV-1 virus so you can take the VIREAD TABLET but if you are suffering with tuberculosis then you should consult the doctor. Inform about your medical conditions and take VIREAD TABLET only if it is advised by your physician. Do not self-medicate.

In case of HIV-1 infection, VIREAD TABLET may reduce the risk of passing the virus to others, but the chances of infecting others can still be there. In case of HBV infection, VIREAD TABLET has not proven to reduce the risk of passing the virus to others.

VIREAD TABLET is safe if used as advised by the doctor. It should be avoided by children under age of 12, but can be used by children of age group between 12-18 years.

Take VIREAD TABLET preferably with food or as advised by the doctor. Swallow it with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew it.

You should take the VIREAD TABLET for as long as it is prescribed by the doctor. Do not stop using it without the notice of the doctor until the course is completed as it may worsen your condition.

If you vomit within 1 hour of taking VIREAD TABLET , then take the other tablet. If you vomit more than 1 hour after taking VIREAD TABLET , then do not take another dose.

It is important not to miss a dose of VIREAD TABLET . If you miss a dose, you should work out how long since you should have taken it, do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten tablet. Wait and take next dose at the regular time.