EMTRICITABINE AND TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE 200; 300 mg; mg Tablet, Film Coated, 2-count — NDC 72189-0156-02 package photo

EMTRICITABINE AND TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE 200; 300 mg; mg Tablet, Film Coated, 2-count

by Direct Rx · 2 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (72189-156-02)
NDC 72189-0156-02
🏷️ FDA NDC (as labeled) 72189-156-02 billing pads the product segment with a zero
Rx only Generic Discontinued Non-controlled ⚠ Inactivated by FDA
🗂️ Data synced Aug 5, 2026 · sources: openFDA · FDA label (DailyMed) · FDA Orange & Purple Book · First Databank · CMS NADAC, ASP, Medicare & Medicaid · RxNorm
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🆔 Identity & classification

FDA NDC (as labeled) 72189-156-02
Product NDC 72189-156
11-digit billing NDC 72189015602
NCPDP billing unit EA — each (per item)
Application # ANDA090894
SPL Set ID b4777cf6-0fee-6cbc-e053-2995a90aca5f
Established class (EPC) Hepatitis B Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC], Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC], Human Immunodeficiency Virus Nucleoside Analog Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor [EPC], Nucleosi
DEA schedule Non-controlled
Marketing category ANDA
Marketing status Discontinued
FDA listing status Inactivated by FDA (certified through Dec 2024)
Route ORAL
Dosage form TABLET, FILM COATED
Substance EMTRICITABINE; TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE
TE code (Orange Book) AB · RLD · RS
Why two NDCs? The FDA registers this code as 72189-156-02 — a 5-3-2 layout, and that's what's printed on the package and shown on DailyMed. For insurance claims, every NDC is standardized to a uniform 11-digit 5-4-2 format by adding a zero to the product segment → 72189-0156-02. Same drug, same package — only the format differs.
Where does this data come from?
Identifiers from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Structured Product Labeling; RxCUI from RxNorm (NLM); GPI from Medi-Span; GCN / HIC / AHFS / legend from First Databank.

🏭 Manufacturer & labeler

LabelerDirect Rx
Application holderTEVA PHARMACEUTICALS USA INC
FDA applicationANDA090894 (ANDA)
Labeler code72189
Product typeHuman Prescription Drug
Portfolio204 products on file
The labeler markets the product; the application holder owns the FDA approval. They’re often the same company but can differ (e.g. a repackager or an authorized generic). A mailing address / phone appears here when the manufacturer includes it in the product’s FDA label (not all do).
Where does this data come from?
Labeler, application holder and registered establishment from the FDA openFDA NDC Directory and Drugs@FDA; address/contact from the product’s FDA label.

🩺 Clinical

📖 What it is MedlinePlus · NLM

The combination of emtricitabine and tenofovir DF is used to treat HIV. Emtricitabine and tenofovir DF is also used along with practicing safer sex (e.g., condom use) to reduce the risk of HIV infection. Emtricitabine and tenofovir DF are in a class of medications called nucleoside and nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs). They work by slowing the spread of HIV in the body. Although emtricitabine and tenofovir DF will not cure HIV, these medications may decrease your chance of developing acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and HIV-related illnesses. Taking these medication...

Read the full MedlinePlus article ↗
📗 Our plain-language guide HelloPharmacist
  • If you already have HIV-1, this medication is part of your treatment — taken every day alongside other antivirals to keep the virus suppressed. PrEP is for people who are HIV-negat...
  • What exactly is the difference between using this for HIV treatment versus PrEP?
  • Please don't stop without talking to your doctor first. If you also have hepatitis B, stopping suddenly can trigger a serious and potentially dangerous flare-up of that infection....
  • Common things like nausea, headache, diarrhea, and trouble sleeping often improve in the first few weeks. The ones that need immediate attention are symptoms that could signal a ra...
📖 Read our full Emtricitabine and Tenofovir guide →
Where does this data come from?
Plain-language summary from MedlinePlus (U.S. National Library of Medicine); supplement & herbal interactions and nutrient depletion data from the Natural Medicines database; our full guide is HelloPharmacist editorial content.

💊 What it looks like

Color blue
ShapeOval
ImprintTV;C75
Size2 mm
ScoringNot scored
One label can cover several strengths, so colors may be combined — always confirm a loose pill against the dispensed prescription label or a pharmacist.
Where does this data come from?
Physical description (imprint, shape, color, scoring, coating) from this product’s FDA Structured Product Labeling (SPL), mirrored from DailyMed / openFDA.

🧪 Inactive Ingredients / Excipients

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    Crospovidone is a synthetic polymer made from polyvinylpyrrolidone. It acts as a disintegrant, helping tablets break apart quickly in the stomach so the medicine dissolves and absorbs into the body.
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    Lactose monohydrate is a natural sugar derived from milk. It serves as a filler and binder in tablets and capsules, helping create the proper size, texture, and consistency of the medicine.
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    Magnesium stearate is a salt made from magnesium and stearic acid, a fatty substance. It's used in tablets and capsules as a lubricant and glidant to help ingredients flow smoothly during manufacturing and prevent sticking.
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    A natural sugar alcohol derived from seaweed or synthesized in the lab. It's used as a filler to add bulk, a sweetener in sugar-free formulas, and a disintegrant to help tablets break apart in the stomach.
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    Povidone K30 is a synthetic polymer made from petroleum. It acts as a binder to hold tablet ingredients together and as a disintegrant to help the tablet break apart in the stomach so the medicine can be absorbed.
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    A powder made from a naturally occurring mineral. In medicines, talc works as a glidant and anti-caking agent, helping tablets and capsules flow smoothly during manufacturing and preventing clumping.
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    Titanium dioxide is a bright white mineral powder commonly used as a colorant and opacifying agent. It makes pills and tablets white or lighter in color and helps make coatings non-transparent.

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💲 Pricing

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Retail pharmacies payNADAC · weekly Not in the retail survey — common for institutional, discontinued, or low-volume packs.
Medicaid paysCMS SDUD · 12 mo No recent Medicaid claims on file for this NDC — rare and low-volume NDCs are suppressed in the public data.
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NADAC (National Average Drug Acquisition Cost) is the CMS weekly pharmacy-acquisition-cost survey — what pharmacies pay. ASP (Average Sales Price) is the CMS Medicare Part B drug-payment file, published quarterly. Medicaid pays is computed by us from CMS State Drug Utilization Data (total reimbursed ÷ units, trailing 12 months) — gross of rebates and inclusive of dispensing fees, so it reflects what Medicaid paid, not an acquisition cost. Medicare drug plans pay is the median negotiated point-of-sale unit cost across plans listing this NDC in the CMS quarterly Prescription Drug Plan pricing files, before rebates. The VA pays is the federal contract price (FSS, and the statutory Big 4 ceiling where listed) from the VA National Acquisition Center pharmaceutical price file. All are free public government data; each measures a different payer, so the figures are not directly comparable.

🔁 Therapeutic equivalents

ProductLabelerPackNADAC/unitTEStatusPrice vs. this
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 42543-0719-04 Strides 30 tablets $0.451 AB Availability likely
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 64380-0719-04 Strides 30 tablets $0.451 AB Availability likely
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 00093-7704-56 Teva 30 tablets $0.505 AB Availability likely
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 00904-7172-07 Major 1 tablet $0.505 AB Availability likely
Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 16714-0534-01 NorthStar 30 tablets $0.505 AB Availability likely
Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 31722-0560-30 Camber 30 tablets $0.505 AB Availability likely
Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 33342-0106-07 Macleods 30 tablets $0.505 AB Availability likely
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 42385-0953-30 Laurus 30 tablets $0.505 AB Availability likely
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 65862-0354-30 Aurobindo 30 tablets $0.505 AB Availability likely
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 69238-2095-03 Amneal 30 tablets $0.505 AB Availability likely
Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 70710-1367-03 Zydus 30 tablets $0.505 AB Availability likely
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 82009-0109-30 QUALLENT 30 tablets $0.505 AB Availability likely
Emtricitabine And Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 76282-0677-30 Exelan 30 tablets $0.569 FDA listed
Emtricitabine And Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 69097-0209-02 Cipla 30 tablets $0.593 FDA listed
Emtricitabine And Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 69097-0741-02 Cipla 30 tablets $0.593 FDA listed
Truvada 200 mg/1; 300 mg 61958-0701-01 Gilead 30 tablets $59.624 AB Availability likely
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 42291-0980-30 AvKARE 30 tablets AB FDA listed
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 50090-6494-01 A-S 30 tablets AB FDA listed
Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 50090-7719-01 A-S 30 tablets AB FDA listed
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 51407-0112-30 Golden 30 tablets AB FDA listed
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 60219-2095-03 Amneal 30 tablets AB FDA listed
Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 67296-2198-03 Redpharm 3 tablets AB FDA listed
Truvada 200 mg/1; 300 mg 68071-2112-03 NuCare 3 tablets AB FDA listed
Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 68071-3695-03 NuCare 3 tablets AB FDA listed
Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 68071-3831-03 NuCare 3 tablets AB FDA listed
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 68071-3986-03 NuCare 3 tablets AB FDA listed
Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 70771-1709-03 Zydus 30 tablets AB FDA listed
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 71205-0776-07 Proficient 7 tablets AB FDA listed
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 71335-2650-01 Bryant 30 tablets AB FDA listed
Emtricitabine And Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 72189-0312-03 DirectRx 3 tablets AB FDA listed
Emtricitabine/TDF 300 mg/1; 200 mg 72189-0403-03 Direct_Rx 3 tablets AB FDA listed
Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 200 mg/1; 300 mg 82804-0086-03 Proficient 3 tablets AB FDA listed
Emtricitabine And Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate 200; 300 mg/1; mgthis 72189-0156-02 Direct 2 tablets AB Discontinued
About this product: this is a generic version of the medicine. FDA equivalence ratings are shown when available, and other versions are listed above, least expensive first.
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Equivalents are other NDCs of the same ingredient, form and route from the openFDA NDC Directory, ranked least-expensive-first by NADAC. Therapeutic-equivalence (AB) ratings come from the FDA Orange Book; biologics use the FDA Purple Book for biosimilar & interchangeable status.

Availability & generic status

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2026
Currently FDA-listed
listed with the FDA
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Generic on the market
this product is a generic
This is a generic drug

This product is an FDA-approved generic. Other versions of the same drug are listed under Therapeutic equivalents, least expensive first.

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Patents and exclusivity from the FDA Orange Book (small-molecule drugs), refreshed from public FDA data. Generic launch timing is an estimate, not a guarantee.

📦 Packaging — all sizes for this product

Package NDCDescription Marketing startStatus
72189-0156-02 You're viewing this 2 TABLET, FILM COATED in 1 BOTTLE (72189-156-02) 2020-11-19 Inactivated by FDA

🧭 About this NDC listing & data coverage

Finished prescription product No longer marketed (per FDA listing data)
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Why is there no price listed?
The pricing shown on our NDC pages comes from CMS NADAC, a voluntary survey of retail community pharmacy invoices. CMS does not publish a NADAC for every NDC — packages outside the retail survey (institutional and hospital products, bulk packages, discontinued items, and many OTC items) may never receive one. A missing price reflects the survey's scope, not this product's actual cost, and does not mean the product is free or unavailable.
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Is the NDC printed on the package the same as the 11-digit billing NDC?
Yes, they identify this exact package in different formats. The FDA registers it as 72189-156-02, which is what is printed on the packaging and shown on DailyMed. Insurance claims use a fixed 11-digit 5-4-2 format, so the short segment is padded with a leading zero: 72189-0156-02, written without dashes as 72189015602. The Identity section at the top of this page lists every form of this code.
What do the three segments of this NDC mean?
In 72189-0156-02, the first segment (72189) is the labeler code FDA assigned to Direct Rx; the middle segment (0156) identifies this specific product — its ingredient, strength, and dosage form; and the last segment (02) identifies this exact package size and type. Together they name one specific package of one specific product.
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📄 Full prescribing information FDA SPL

The complete FDA label for this product — the official prescribing information, verbatim, section by section. Jump with a chip, search within the label, or expand everything.
🚨 Boxed Warning 186 words

WARNING: POSTTREATMENT ACUTE EXACERBATION OF HEPATITIS B AND RISK OF DRUG RESISTANCE WITH USE OF EMTRICITABINE AND TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE TABLETS FOR HIV-1 PRE-­EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS (PREP) IN UNDIAGNOSED EARLY HIV-1 INFECTION Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B (HBV) have been reported in HBV-infected individuals who have discontinued emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets. Hepatic function should be monitored closely with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months in individuals who are infected with HBV and discontinue emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets.

If appropriate, anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets used for HIV-1 PrEP must only be prescribed to individuals confirmed to be HIV-negative immediately prior to initiating and at least every 3 months during use. Drug-resistant HIV-1 variants have been identified with use of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets for HIV-1 PrEP following undetected acute HIV-1 infection.

Do not initiate emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets for HIV-1 PrEP if signs or symptoms of acute HIV-1 infection are present unless negative infection status is confirmed [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

🎯 Indications and Usage 104 words

1.1Treatment of HIV-1 Infection Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients weighing at least 17 kg [see Clinical Studies (14)].

1.2HIV-1 Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are indicated in at-risk adults and adolescents weighing at least 35 kg for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 infection. Individuals must have a negative HIV-1 test immediately prior to initiating emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets for HIV-1 PrEP [see Dosage and Administration (2.2), Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

⏱️ Dosage and Administration ~3 min read

2.1Testing Prior to Initiation of Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tablets for Treatment of HIV-1 Infection or for HIV-1 PrEP Prior to or when initiating emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, test individuals for hepatitis B virus infection [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. Prior to initiation, and during use of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, on a clinically appropriate schedule, assess serum creatinine, estimated creatinine clearance, urine glucose, and urine protein in all individuals.

In individuals with chronic kidney disease, also assess serum phosphorus [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].

2.2HIV-1 Screening for Individuals Receiving Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tablets for HIV-1 PrEP Screen all individuals for HIV-1 infection immediately prior to initiating emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets for HIV-1 PrEP and at least once every 3 months while taking emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, and upon diagnosis of any other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) [see Indications and Usage (1.2), Contraindications (4) and Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

If recent (<1 month) exposures to HIV-1 are suspected or clinical symptoms consistent with acute HIV-1 infection are present, use a test approved or cleared by the FDA as an aid in the diagnosis of acute or primary HIV-1 infection [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2), Use in Specific Populations (8.4), and Clinical Studies (14.3 and 14.4)].

2.3Recommended Dosage for Treatment of HIV-1 Infection in Adults and Pediatric Patients Weighing at Least 35 kg Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are a two-drug fixed dose combination product containing emtricitabine (FTC) and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF). The recommended dosage of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets in adults and in pediatric patients weighing at least 35 kg is one tablet (containing 200 mg of FTC and 300 mg of TDF) once daily taken orally with or without food [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

2.4Recommended Dosage for Treatment of HIV-1 Infection in Pediatric Patients Weighing at Least 17 kg and Able to Swallow a Tablet The recommended oral dosage of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets for pediatric patients weighing at least 17 kg and who can swallow a tablet is presented in Table 1. Tablets should be taken once daily with or without food. Weight should be monitored periodically and the emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets dose adjusted accordingly.

Table 1 Dosing for Treatment of HIV-1 Infection in Pediatric Patients Weighing 17 kg to less than 35 kg Body Weight (kg) Dosing of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets (FTC/TDF) 17 to less than 22 one 100 mg /150 mg tablet once daily 22 to less than 28 one 133 mg /200 mg tablet once daily 28 to less than 35 one 167 mg /250 mg tablet once daily

2.5Recommended Dosage for HIV-1 PrEP in Adults and Adolescents Weighing at Least 35 kg The dosage of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets for HIV-1 PrEP is one tablet (containing 200 mg of FTC and 300 mg of TDF) once daily taken orally with or without food in HIV-1 uninfected adults and adolescents weighing at least 35 kg [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

2.6Dosage Adjustment in Individuals with Renal Impairment Treatment of HIV-1 Infection Table 2 provides dosage interval adjustment for patients with renal impairment. No dosage adjustment is necessary for HIV-1 infected patients with mild renal impairment (creatinine clearance 50 to 80 mL/min). The safety and effectiveness of the dosing interval adjustment recommendations in patients with moderate renal impairment (creatinine clearance 30 to 49 mL/min) have not been clinically evaluated; therefore, clinical response to treatment and renal function should be closely monitored in these patients [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].…

💊 Dosage Forms and Strengths 57 words

Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is available as tablets. Each film-coated tablet contains 200 mg of emtricitabine and 300 mg of tenofovir DF (which is equivalent to 245 mg of tenofovir disoproxil). The tablets are light-blue to blue, modified capsule-shaped, film-coated, debossed with "TV" on one side of the tablet and with "C75" on the other side.

Contraindications 24 words

Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets for HIV-1 PrEP is contraindicated in individuals with unknown or positive HIV-1 status [see Warnings and Precautions (5.2)].

⚠️ Warnings and Cautions ~3 min read

5.1Severe Acute Exacerbation of Hepatitis B in Individuals with HBV Infection All individuals should be tested for the presence of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) before or when initiating emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets [see Dosage and Administration (2.1)]. Severe acute exacerbations of hepatitis B (e.g., liver decompensation and liver failure) have been reported in HBV-infected individuals who have discontinued emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets. Individuals infected with HBV who discontinue emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets should be closely monitored with both clinical and laboratory follow-up for at least several months after stopping treatment.

If appropriate, anti-hepatitis B therapy may be warranted, especially in individuals with advanced liver disease or cirrhosis, since posttreatment exacerbation of hepatitis may lead to hepatic decompensation and liver failure. HBV-uninfected individuals should be offered vaccination.

5.2Comprehensive Management to Reduce the Risk of Sexually Transmitted Infections, Including HIV-1, and Development of HIV-1 Resistance When Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tablets Is Used for HIV-1 PrEP Use emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets for HIV-1 PrEP to reduce the risk of HIV-1 infection as part of a comprehensive prevention strategy that includes other prevention measures, including adherence to daily administration and safer sex practices, including condoms, to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

The time from initiation of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets for HIV-1 PrEP to maximal protection against HIV-1 infection is unknown. Risk for HIV-1 acquisition includes behavioral, biological, or epidemiologic factors including but not limited to condomless sex, past or current STIs, self-identified HIV risk, having sexual partners of unknown HIV-1 viremic status, or sexual activity in a high prevalence area or network. Counsel individuals on the use of other prevention measures (e.g., consistent and correct condom use, knowledge of partner(s)’ HIV-1 status, including viral suppression status, regular testing for STIs that can facilitate HIV-1 transmission).

Inform uninfected individuals about and support their efforts in reducing sexual risk behavior. Use emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets to reduce the risk of acquiring HIV-1 only in individuals confirmed to be HIV-negative. HIV-1 resistance substitutions may emerge in individuals with undetected HIV-1 infection who are taking only emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, because emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets alone does not constitute a complete regimen for HIV-1 treatment [see Microbiology (12.4)]; therefore, care should be taken to minimize the risk of initiating or continuing emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets before confirming the individual is HIV-1 negative.

Some HIV-1 tests only detect anti-HIV antibodies and may not identify HIV-1 during the acute stage of infection. Prior to initiating emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets for HIV-1 PrEP, ask seronegative individuals about recent (in past month) potential exposure events (e.g., condomless sex or condom breaking during sex with a partner of unknown HIV-1 status or unknown viremic status, or a recent STI), and evaluate for current or recent signs or symptoms consistent with acute HIV-1 infection (e.g., fever, fatigue, myalgia, skin rash).

If recent (<1 month) exposures to HIV-1 are suspected or clinical symptoms consistent with acute HIV-1 infection are present, use a test approved or cleared by the FDA as an aid in the diagnosis of acute or primary HIV-1 infection. While using emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets for HIV-1 PrEP, HIV-1 testing should be repeated at least every 3 months, and upon diagnosis of any other STI…

🤒 Adverse Reactions ~3 min read

The following adverse reactions are discussed in other sections of the labeling: Severe Acute Exacerbations of Hepatitis B in Patients with HBV Infection [see Warnings and Precautions (5.1)]. New Onset or Worsening Renal Impairment [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)]. Immune Reconstitution Syndrome [see Warnings and Precautions (5.4)].

Bone Loss and Mineralization Defects [see Warnings and Precautions (5.5)]. Lactic Acidosis/Severe Hepatomegaly with Steatosis [see Warnings and Precautions (5.6)].

6.1Clinical Trials Experience Because clinical trials are conducted under widely varying conditions, adverse reaction rates observed in the clinical trials of a drug cannot be directly compared to rates in the clinical trials of another drug and may not reflect the rates observed in practice. Adverse Reactions from Clinical Trials Experience in HIV-1 Infected Subjects Clinical Trials in Adult Subjects In Study 934, 511 antiretroviral-naïve subjects received efavirenz (EFV) administered in combination with either FTC+TDF (N = 257) or zidovudine (AZT)/lamivudine (3TC) (N = 254) for 144 weeks.

The most common adverse reactions (incidence greater than or equal to 10%, all grades) included diarrhea, nausea, fatigue, headache, dizziness, depression, insomnia, abnormal dreams, and rash. Table 3 provides the treatment-emergent adverse reactions (Grades 2 to 4) occurring in greater than or equal to 5% of subjects treated in any treatment group. Skin discoloration, manifested by hyperpigmentation, occurred in 3% of subjects taking FTC+TDF, and was generally mild and asymptomatic.

The mechanism and clinical significance are unknown. Table 3 Selected Adverse Reactionsa (Grades 2 to 4) Reported in ≥ 5% in Any Treatment Group in Study 934 (0 to 144 Weeks) FTC+TDF+EFVb AZT/3TC+EFV N = 257 N = 254 Fatigue 9% 8% Depression 9% 7% Nausea 9% 7% Diarrhea 9% 5% Dizziness 8% 7% Upper respiratory tract infections 8% 5% Sinusitis 8% 4% Rash eventc 7% 9% Headache 6% 5% Insomnia 5% 7% Nasopharyngitis 5% 3% Vomiting 2% 5% a. Frequencies of adverse reactions are based on all treatment-emergent adverse events, regardless of relationship to study drug. b.

From Weeks 96 to 144 of the trial, subjects received emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets with efavirenz in place of FTC+TDF with efavirenz. c. Rash event includes rash, exfoliative rash, rash generalized, rash macular, rash maculo-papular, rash pruritic, and rash vesicular. Laboratory Abnormalities: Laboratory abnormalities observed in this trial were generally consistent with those seen in other trials of TDF and/or FTC (Table 4).

Table 4 Significant Laboratory Abnormalities Reported in ≥ 1% of Subjects in Any Treatment Group in Study 934 (0 to 144 Weeks) FTC+TDF+EFVa AZT/3TC+EFV N = 257 N = 254 Any ≥ Grade 3 Laboratory Abnormality 30% 26% Fasting Cholesterol (> 240 mg/dL) 22% 24% Creatine Kinase (M: > 990 U/L) (F: > 845 U/L) 9% 7% Serum Amylase (> 175 U/L) 8% 4% Alkaline Phosphatase (> 550 U/L) 1% 0% AST (M: > 180 U/L) (F: > 170 U/L) 3% 3% ALT (M: > 215 U/L) (F: > 170 U/L) 2% 3% Hemoglobin (< 8.0 mg/dL) 0% 4% Hyperglycemia (> 250 mg/dL) 2% 1% Hematuria (> 75 RBC/HPF) 3% 2% Glycosuria (≥ 3+) < 1% 1% Neutrophils (< 750/mm3) 3% 5% Fasting Triglycerides (> 750 mg/dL) 4% 2% a.

From Weeks 96 to 144 of the trial, subjects received emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets with efavirenz in place of FTC+TDF with efavirenz. Clinical Trials in Pediatric Subjects Emtricitabine: In addition to the adverse reactions reported in adults, anemia and hyperpigmentation were observed in 7% and 32%, respectively, of pediatric subjects (3 months to less than 18 years of age) who received treatment with FTC in the larger of two open-label, uncontrolled pediatric trials (N = 116). Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: In pediatric clinical trials (Studies 352 and 321) conducted in 184 HIV­1 infected subjects 2 to less than 18 years of age, the adverse reactions observed in pediatric subjects who received t…

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7.1Drugs Affecting Renal Function FTC and tenofovir are primarily excreted by the kidneys by a combination of glomerular filtration and active tubular secretion [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)]. No drug-drug interactions due to competition for renal excretion have been observed; however, coadministration of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets with drugs that are eliminated by active tubular secretion may increase concentrations of FTC, tenofovir, and/or the coadministered drug. Some examples include, but are not limited to, acyclovir, adefovir dipivoxil, cidofovir, ganciclovir, valacyclovir, valganciclovir, aminoglycosides (e.g., gentamicin), and high-dose or multiple NSAIDs [see Warnings and Precautions (5.3)].

Drugs that decrease renal function may increase concentrations of FTC and/or tenofovir.

7.2Established and Significant Interactions Table 7 provides a listing of established or clinically significant drug interactions. The drug interactions described are based on studies conducted with either emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, the components of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets (FTC and TDF) as individual agents and/or in combination, or are predicted drug interactions that may occur with emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets [see Clinical Pharmacology (12.3)].

Table 7 Established and Significanta Drug Interactions: Alteration in Dose or Regimen May Be Recommended Based on Drug Interaction Trials Concomitant Drug Class: Drug Name Effect on Concentration Clinical Comment NRTI: didanosinec ↑ didanosine Patients receiving emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets and didanosine should be monitored closely for didanosine-associated adverse reactions. Discontinue didanosine in patients who develop didanosine-associated adverse reactions. Higher didanosine concentrations could potentiate didanosine-associated adverse reactions, including pancreatitis, and neuropathy.

Suppression of CD4+ cell counts has been observed in patients receiving TDF with didanosine 400 mg daily. In patients weighing greater than 60 kg, reduce the didanosine dose to 250 mg when it is coadministered with emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets. Data are not available to recommend a dose adjustment of didanosine for adult or pediatric patients weighing less than 60 kg.

When coadministered, emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets and Videx EC may be taken under fasted conditions or with a light meal (less than 400 kcal, 20% fat). HIV-1 Protease Inhibitors: atazanavirc lopinavir/ritonavirc atazanavir/ritonavirc darunavir/ritonavirc ↓ atazanavir ↑ tenofovir When coadministered with emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, atazanavir 300 mg should be given with ritonavir 100 mg. Monitor patients receiving emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets concomitantly with lopinavir/ritonavir, ritonavir-boosted atazanavir, or ritonavir­boosted darunavir for TDF-associated adverse reactions.

Discontinue emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets in patients who develop TDF- associated adverse reactions. Hepatitis C Antiviral Agents: sofosbuvir/velpatasvirc sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/ voxilaprevirc ledipasvir/sofosbuvirc ↑ tenofovir Monitor patients receiving emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets concomitantly with EPCLUSA® (sofosbuvir/velpatasvir) or VOSEVI® (sofosbuvir/velpatasvir/voxilaprevir) for adverse reactions associated with TDF. Monitor patients receiving emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets concomitantly with HARVONI® (ledipasvir/sofosbuvir) without an HIV-1 protease inhibitor/ritonavir or an HIV-1 protease inhibitor/cobicistat combination for adverse reactions associated with TDF.

In patients receiving emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets concomitantly with HARVONI and an HIV-1 protease inhibitor/ritonavir or an HIV-1 protease inhi…

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8.1Pregnancy Pregnancy Exposure Registry There is a pregnancy exposure registry that monitors pregnancy outcomes in women exposed to emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets during pregnancy. Healthcare providers are encouraged to register patients by calling the Antiretroviral Pregnancy Registry (APR) at 1-800-258-4263. Risk Summary Data on the use of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets during pregnancy from observational studies have shown no increased risk of major birth defects.

Available data from the APR show no significant difference in the overall risk of major birth defects with first trimester exposure for emtricitabine (FTC) (2.3%) or tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) (2.1%) compared with the background rate for major birth defects of 2.7% in a U.S. reference population of the Metropolitan Atlanta Congenital Defects Program (MACDP) (see Data). The rate of miscarriage for individual drugs is not reported in the APR. In the U.S. general population, the estimated background risk of miscarriage in clinically recognized pregnancies is 15 to 20%.

In animal reproduction studies, no adverse developmental effects were observed when the components of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets were administered separately at doses/exposures ≥ 60 (FTC), ≥ 14 (TDF) and 2.7 (tenofovir) times those of the recommended daily dose of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets (see Data). Clinical Considerations Disease-associated maternal and/or embryo/fetal risk HIV-1 PrEP: Published studies indicate an increased risk of HIV-1 infection during pregnancy and an increased risk of mother to child transmission during acute HIV-1 infection.

In women at risk of acquiring HIV-1, consideration should be given to methods to prevent acquisition of HIV, including continuing or initiating emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets for HIV-1 PrEP, during pregnancy. Data Human Data Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tablets for HIV-1 PrEP: In an observational study based on prospective reports to the APR, 78 HIV-seronegative women exposed to emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets during pregnancy delivered live-born infants with no major malformations.

All but one were first trimester exposures, and the median duration of exposure was 10.5 weeks. There were no new safety findings in the women receiving emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets for HIV-1 PrEP compared with HIV-1 infected women treated with other antiretroviral medications. Emtricitabine: Based on prospective reports to the APR of exposures to FTC-containing regimens during pregnancy resulting in live births (including over 3,300 exposed in the first trimester and over 1,300 exposed in the second/third trimester), the prevalence of major birth defects in live births was 2.6% (95% CI: 2.1% to 3.2%) and 2.3% (95% CI: 1.6% to 3.3%) following first and second/third trimester exposure, respectively, to FTC-containing regimens.

Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: Based on prospective reports to the APR of exposures to TDF-containing regimens during pregnancy resulting in live births (including over 4,000 exposed in the first trimester and over 1,700 exposed in the second/third trimester), the prevalence of major birth defects in live births was 2.4% (95% CI: 2.0% to 2.9%) and 2.4% (95% CI: 1.7% to 3.2%), following first and second/third trimester exposure, respectively, to TDF-containing regimens. Methodologic limitations of the APR include the use of MACDP as the external comparator group.

The MACDP population is not disease-specific, evaluates women and infants from a limited geographic area, and does not include outcomes for births that occurred at < 20 weeks gestation. Additionally, published observational studies on emtricitabine and tenofovir exposure in pregnancy have not shown an increased risk for major malformations. Animal Data Emtricitabine: FTC was administered…

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If overdose occurs, the patient must be monitored for evidence of toxicity, and standard supportive treatment applied as necessary. Emtricitabine: Hemodialysis treatment removes approximately 30% of the FTC dose over a 3-hour dialysis period starting within 1.5 hours of FTC dosing (blood flow rate of 400 mL/min and a dialysate flow rate of 600 mL/min). It is not known whether FTC can be removed by peritoneal dialysis.

Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: Tenofovir is efficiently removed by hemodialysis with an extraction coefficient of approximately 54%. Following a single 300 mg dose of TDF, a four-hour hemodialysis session removed approximately 10% of the administered tenofovir dose.

🧬 Clinical Pharmacology ~3 min read

12.1Mechanism of Action Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are a fixed-dose combination of antiviral drugs FTC and TDF [see Microbiology (12.4)].

12.3Pharmacokinetics Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate Tablets: One emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablet was comparable to one FTC capsule (200 mg) plus one TDF tablet (300 mg) following single-dose administration to fasting healthy subjects (N = 39). Emtricitabine: The pharmacokinetic properties of FTC are summarized in Table 8. Following oral administration of FTC, FTC is rapidly absorbed with peak plasma concentrations occurring at 1 to 2 hours postdose.

Less than 4% of FTC binds to human plasma proteins in vitro, and the binding is independent of concentration over the range of 0.02 to 200 mcg/mL. Following administration of radiolabelled FTC, approximately 86% is recovered in the urine and 13% is recovered as metabolites. The metabolites of FTC include 3′-sulfoxide diastereomers and their glucuronic acid conjugate.

Emtricitabine is eliminated by a combination of glomerular filtration and active tubular secretion. Following a single oral dose of FTC, the plasma FTC half-life is approximately 10 hours. Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: The pharmacokinetic properties of TDF are summarized in Table 8.

Following oral administration of TDF, maximum tenofovir serum concentrations are achieved in 1.0 ± 0.4 hour. Less than 0.7% of tenofovir binds to human plasma proteins in vitro, and the binding is independent of concentration over the range of 0.01 to 25 mcg/mL. Approximately 70 to 80% of the intravenous dose of tenofovir is recovered as unchanged drug in the urine.

Tenofovir is eliminated by a combination of glomerular filtration and active tubular secretion. Following a single oral dose of TDF, the terminal elimination half-life of tenofovir is approximately 17 hours. Table 8 Single Dose Pharmacokinetic Parameters for FTC and Tenofovir in Adultsa FTC Tenofovir Fasted Oral Bioavailabilityb (%) 92 (83.1 to 106.4) 25 (NC to 45.0) Plasma Terminal Elimination Half-Lifeb (hr) 10 (7.4 to 18.0) 17 (12.0 to 25.7) Cmaxc (mcg/mL) 1.8 ± 0.72d 0.30 ±

0.09AUCc (mcg·hr/mL) 10.0 ± 3.12d 2.29 ±

0.69CL/Fc (mL/min) 302 ± 94 1043 ± 115 CLrenalc (mL/min) 213 ± 89 243 ± 33 a. NC = Not calculated b. Median (range) c.

Mean (± SD) d. Data presented as steady state values Effects of Food on Oral Absorption Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets may be administered with or without food. Administration of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets following a high fat meal (784 kcal; 49 grams of fat) or a light meal (373 kcal; 8 grams of fat) delayed the time of tenofovir Cmax by approximately 0.75 hour.

The mean increases in tenofovir AUC and Cmax were approximately 35% and 15%, respectively, when administered with a high fat or light meal, compared to administration in the fasted state. In previous safety and efficacy trials, TDF (tenofovir) was taken under fed conditions. FTC systemic exposures (AUC and Cmax) were unaffected when emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets were administered with either a high fat or a light meal.

Specific Populations Race Emtricitabine: No pharmacokinetic differences due to race have been identified following the administration of FTC. Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: There were insufficient numbers from racial and ethnic groups other than Caucasian to adequately determine potential pharmacokinetic differences among these populations following the administration of TDF. Gender Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: FTC and tenofovir pharmacokinetics are similar in male and female subjects.

Pediatric Patients Treatment of HIV-1 Infection: The pharmacokinetic data for tenofovir and FTC following administration of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets in pediatric subjects weighing 17 kg and above are not available. The dosage recommendations of emtricitabin…

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Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are available as follows: 200 mg of emtricitabine and 300 mg of tenofovir DF (equivalent to 245 mg of tenofovir disoproxil) - light-blue to blue, film-coated, modified capsule-shaped tablets, debossed with "TV" on one side of the tablet and with "C75" on the other side. Available in unit of use bottles of 30 (containing a desiccant [silica gel canister] and closed with a child-resistant closure), Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F) [See USP Controlled Room Temperature].

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📋 Description ~1 min read

Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are fixed-dose combination tablets containing emtricitabine (FTC) and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF). FTC is a synthetic nucleoside analog of cytidine. TDF is converted in vivo to tenofovir, an acyclic nucleoside phosphonate (nucleotide) analog of adenosine 5′-monophosphate.

Both FTC and tenofovir exhibit inhibitory activity against HIV-1 reverse transcriptase. Emtricitabine: The chemical name of FTC is 5-fluoro-1-(2R,5S)-[2-(hydroxymethyl)-1,3-oxathiolan-5­yl]cytosine. FTC is the (-) enantiomer of a thio analog of cytidine, which differs from other cytidine analogs in that it has a fluorine in the 5-position.

It has the following structural formula: [Chemical Structure] C8H10FN3O3S M.W. 247.25 FTC is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a solubility of approximately 112 mg/mL in water at 25°C. The partition coefficient (log p) for emtricitabine is −0.43 and the pKa is 2.65.

Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate: TDF is a fumaric acid salt of the bis-isopropoxycarbonyloxymethyl ester derivative of tenofovir. The chemical name of tenofovir DF is 9-[(R)-2 [[bis[[(isopropoxycarbonyl)oxy]- methoxy]phosphinyl]methoxy]propyl]adenine fumarate. It has the following structural formula: [Tenofovir Fumurate Chemical Structure] C19H30N5O10P•C4H4O4 M.W.

635.52 Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate is a white to off-white crystalline powder with a solubility of 13.4 mg/mL in water at 25°C. The partition coefficient (log p) for tenofovir disoproxil is 1.25 and the pKa is 3.75. All dosages are expressed in terms of TDF except where otherwise noted.

Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are for oral administration. Each film-coated tablet contains 200 mg of emtricitabine and 300 mg of tenofovir DF (which is equivalent to 245 mg of tenofovir disoproxil), as active ingredients. The tablets also include the following inactive ingredients: crospovidone, FD&C blue #2 aluminum lake, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, mannitol, polyethylene glycol, polyvinyl alcohol, povidone, talc, and titanium dioxide.

💬 Medication Guide ~3 min read

Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (em" trye sye′ ta been and ten of′ oh vir dye" soe prox′ il fue′ ma rate) Tablets Read this Medication Guide before you start taking emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets and each time you get a refill. There may be new information. This information does not take the place of talking to your healthcare provider about your medical condition or your treatment.

This Medication Guide provides information about two different ways that emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets may be used. See the section “What are emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets” for detailed information about how emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets may be used. What is the most important information I should know about emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets?

Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets can cause serious side effects, including: Worsening of hepatitis B virus infection (HBV). Your healthcare provider will test you for HBV before start or when you start treatment with emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets. If you have HBV infection and take emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, your HBV may get worse (flare-up) if you stop taking emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets.

A “flare-up” is when your HBV infection suddenly returns in a worse way than before. Do not run out of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets. Refill your prescription or talk to your healthcare provider before your emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets is all gone.

Do not stop taking emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets without first talking to your healthcare provider. If you stop taking emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets, your healthcare provider will need to check your health often and do blood tests regularly for several months to check your HBV infection, or give you a medicine to treat hepatitis B. Tell your healthcare provider about any new or unusual symptoms you may have after you stop taking emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets.

For more information about side effects, see the section “What are the possible side effects of emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets? Other important information for people who take emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets to help reduce their risk of getting human immunodeficiency virus-1 (HIV-1) infection, also called pre-exposure prophylaxis or “PrEP”: Before taking emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets to reduce your risk of getting HIV-1: You must be HIV-1-negative to start emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets.

You must get tested to make sure that you do not already have HIV-1 infection. Do not take emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets for HIV-1 PrEP unless you are confirmed to be HIV-1 negative. Some HIV-1 tests can miss HIV-1 infection in a person who has recently become infected.

If you have flu-like symptoms, you could have recently become infected with HIV-1. Tell your healthcare provider if you had a flu-like illness within the last month before starting emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets or at any time while taking emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets. Symptoms of new HIV-1 infection include: tiredness fever joint or muscle aches headache sore throat vomiting or diarrhea rash night sweats enlarged lymph nodes in the neck or groin While you are taking emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets for HIV-1 PrEP: Emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets does not prevent other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Practice safer sex by using a latex or polyurethane condom to reduce the risk of getting STIs. You must stay HIV-negative to keep taking emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fuma…

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