Tenofovir
Related terms
Brand Names: U.S.:
Viread?
Brand Names: Canada:
Viread?
Uses
- It is used to treat HIV infection.
- It is used to treat hepatitis B infection.
- Tenofovir works to harm the virus and fight the infection.
Dosing
How to take
- All products:
- To gain the most benefit, do not miss doses.
- Use as you have been told, even if you are feeling better.
- Tablet:
- Take with or without food. Take with food if it causes an upset stomach.
- Powder:
- Mix powder with 1/4 to 1/2 cup of a soft food (applesauce or yogurt) and swallow without chewing. Chewing the food may make it taste very bad.
- Do not mix with any liquid.
- Use only the scoop that comes with the powder to measure powder.
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