Tenofovir : How to Use

Tenofovir - Systemic

Brand Names

Viread Tenofovir *** Before Using *** How to Use *** Fore Safe Use *** Side Effects

How to Use

Take this drug exactly as directed by your family doctor. Do not take it more often and do not take it for a longer time than your family doctor ordered. Always do not stop taking this drug without checking with your family doctor first.

This drug must be taken with a meal so that the highest amount of drug can be absorbed by the body.

This drug works best when there is a constant amount in the blood To help keep the amount constant, do not miss any doses.

Dosage

The dose of tenofovir will be various for various diseaseds. This medication must be taken with food so that the highest amount of drug can be absorbed by the body.Follow your family doctor's orders or the directions on the label . The following information includes only the average doses of tenofovir If your dose is various, do not change it unless your family doctor tells you to do so.

For oral dosage form - tablets:
- For HIV infection:
  - Adults 300 milligrams - mg once a day with a meal.
  - Children Use and dose must be determined by your family doctor.

Missed dose If you miss a dose of this drug, take it as soon as you remember. However, if it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage To store this drug:

Keep out of the reach of children.
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Do not keep outdated drug or drug no longer needed.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.