Emtricitabine : How to Use

Emtricitabine - Systemic

Brand Names

Emtriva Emtricitabine *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Dosage

The dose of emtricitabine will be various for various diseaseds Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of emtricitabine If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so. Do not share your drug with others.

It is important to take this drug in combination with another anti-HIV drug and to take it exactly as your family doctor tells you to. You must take your drug at the same time every day to avoid missing doses The best for you that you do not miss any doses of this drug or of your other anti-HIV medication.

Do not take other medication unless they have been discussed with your family doctor. Tell your healthcare professional about all of the medication and dietary supplements that you take. Keep a complete list of all the medications that you take. Make a new list when medications are added or stopped. Make sure you show this list to your family doctor or pharmacist each time you have a visit or refill a prescription.

When your emtricitabine supply runs low, get more from your pharmacy or from your healthcare provider. This is very important because the amount of virus in your blood may increase if the drug is stopped, even for a short time. The virus may develop resistance to emtricitabine and be harder to treat.

For oral dosage form - capsules:
- For treat of HIV infection
  - Adults Oral, 200 milligrams - mg taken once a day. This drug can be taken with or without food. Your family doctor may want to change the dose if you have certain medical problems.
  - Children This drug is not usually using in child under the age of 18.

Missed dose If you forget to take emtricitabine take it as soon as you remember that day Do not take more than 1 dose of emtricitabine in a day Do not take 2 doses at the same time. Call your healthcare provider or pharmacy if you are not sure what to do.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
Do not keep your drug in places that are too hot or too cold.
Do not store in the bathroom, near the kitchen sink, or in other damp places. Heat or moisture may cause the drug to break down.
Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed. Ask your health care professional how you must dispose of any drug you do not use. Be sure that any discarded drug is out of the reach of children.