- Sexual Wellness
- Condoms
- Lubricants & Massage Gels
- Personal body massagers
- Men Performance Enhancers
- Sexual Health Supplements
- Skin Care
- Mosquito Repellents
- Acne Care
- Bath Essentials
- Facewash
- Sanitizers & Handwash
- Sunscreen Products
- Baby Care
- Baby & Infant Food
- Baby Diapers, wipes & more
- Nursing & Feeding
- Baby Bath Essentials
- Baby Skin Care
- Baby Healthcare
- Baby Oral Health
- Hair Care
- Shampoo
- Hair Conditioners
- Hair Growth Supplements
- Hair Oils
- Hair Growth for Men
- Vitamins & Supplements
- Multivitamins
- Mineral Supplements
- Vitamins A-Z
- banner
- Nutritional Drinks
- Adult Daily Nutrition
- Kids Nutrition (2-15 Yrs)
- For Women
- Health Food & Drinks
- Green Tea & Herbal Tea
- Herbal Juice
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Healthy Snacks
- Masks (N95, Surgical and more)
- Face Shield
- Surgical Masks
- N95 Masks
- N99 Masks
- BP Monitors
- Nebulizers & Vaporizers
- Oximeters & Pedometers
- Vital Signs Monitors & Wearables
- Oxygen Concentrators & Cans
- Weighing Scales
- Thermometers
- IR Thermometers
- Body Massager
- Diabetes Monitors
- Mobility Equipments
- Exercise Equipments
- Doctor's Corner
- Stethoscopes
- Tapes & Bandages
- Clinical Diagnostic Equipments
- Dressings & Wound Care
- Supports & Braces
- Neck & Shoulder Support
- Knee & Leg Support
- Back & Abdomen Support
- Ankle & Foot Support
- Hand & Wrist Braces
- Arm & Elbow Support
- Cervical Pillows
- Compression support & sleeves
- Heel support
Viread 300mg Tablet
Prescription Required
Product introduction
Viread 300mg Tablet is used to treat HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection in combination with other anti-HIV medicines. It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Viread 300mg Tablet is not a cure for HIV/AIDS and only helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body. This helps to lower your risk of getting HIV-related complications and improves your lifespan. It may also be used to prevent HIV infection in some people at high risk. This medicine is best taken with food. It is used in combination with other anti-HIV medicines. Taking these medicines regularly at the right time greatly increases their effectiveness and reduces the chances of HIV becoming resistant to them. It is important not to miss doses and to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, trouble sleeping, headache, and rash. These are usually not serious but inform your doctor if they bother you or will not go away. It can also increase the risk of bone loss (osteoporosis) if you take it for a long time. Exercise regularly and take calcium and vitamin D supplements as suggested by your doctor. Some people may put on weight while taking medicines to treat HIV/AIDS.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease or bone problems. While taking it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts, liver function, and kidney function. Since this medicine may cause dizziness or sleepiness, do not drive until you know how it affects you. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes, if you are HIV positive. Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex.
Viread 300mg Tablet is not a cure for HIV/AIDS and only helps to decrease the amount of HIV in your body. This helps to lower your risk of getting HIV-related complications and improves your lifespan. It may also be used to prevent HIV infection in some people at high risk. This medicine is best taken with food. It is used in combination with other anti-HIV medicines. Taking these medicines regularly at the right time greatly increases their effectiveness and reduces the chances of HIV becoming resistant to them. It is important not to miss doses and to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.
Common side effects of this medicine include nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, flatulence, trouble sleeping, headache, and rash. These are usually not serious but inform your doctor if they bother you or will not go away. It can also increase the risk of bone loss (osteoporosis) if you take it for a long time. Exercise regularly and take calcium and vitamin D supplements as suggested by your doctor. Some people may put on weight while taking medicines to treat HIV/AIDS.
Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any liver or kidney disease or bone problems. While taking it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts, liver function, and kidney function. Since this medicine may cause dizziness or sleepiness, do not drive until you know how it affects you. Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine. Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes, if you are HIV positive. Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex.
Uses of Viread Tablet
Benefits of Viread Tablet
In HIV infection
Viread 300mg Tablet is an antiretroviral medicine. It works by preventing HIV from multiplying in your body. It helps control the infection and makes your immune system work better. This lowers your chances of getting complications such as new infections and improves your quality of life. This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines.
It is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and should not be used to prevent HIV after accidental exposure to a risk. You must take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of your combination of medicines and reduces the chances of your HIV infection becoming resistant to antiretroviral medicines. However, taking this medicine will not prevent you from passing HIV to other people.
It is not a cure for HIV or AIDS and should not be used to prevent HIV after accidental exposure to a risk. You must take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of your combination of medicines and reduces the chances of your HIV infection becoming resistant to antiretroviral medicines. However, taking this medicine will not prevent you from passing HIV to other people.
In Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
In patients with chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection, Viread 300mg Tablet works by preventing the HBV virus from multiplying in the body. It helps control the infection and makes the immune system work better. This lowers the chances of getting complications and improves the quality of life. This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines. It is not a cure and should neither be used to prevent HBV infection. You must take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of the medicine.
Side effects of Viread Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Viread
- Nausea1a
- Vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Flatulence
- Rash
- Headache
- Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
How to use Viread Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Viread 300mg Tablet is to be taken with food.
How Viread Tablet works
Viread 300mg Tablet is an antiviral medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.
Safety advice
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Viread 300mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Viread 300mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Viread 300mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Viread 300mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
CAUTION
Viread 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Viread 300mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Viread 300mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Viread 300mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Viread Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Viread 300mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.
All substitutes
For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.
Viread 300mg Tablet
₹83.33/Tablet
Tenvir Tablet
Cipla Ltd
₹51.99/tablet
38% cheaper
Tenohep Tablet
Zydus Cadila
₹51.97/tablet
38% cheaper
Tenof Tablet
Hetero Drugs Ltd
₹51.76/tablet
38% cheaper
Ricovir 300mg Tablet
Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - A Viatris Company
₹38.9/tablet
53% cheaper
Tavin Tablet
Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
₹40.88/tablet
51% cheaper
Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Viread 300mg Tablet for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
- In combination with other medicines, it is used for the treatment of HIV infections.
- Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
- Viread 300mg Tablet may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- You may still develop infections or other illnesses associated with viral infection while taking this medication.
- You can also pass on HIV or HBV to others. Don't share needles or personal items that can have blood or body fluids on them.
- During treatment and for at least six months after stopping this medicine, regular blood tests are needed to monitor your liver function, level of hepatitis B virus and blood cells in your blood.
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Adenine analog
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI INFECTIVES
Action Class
Nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Viread 300mg Tablet
Once A Day
77%
Twice A Day
23%
What are you using Viread Tablet for?
Chronic hepat*
100%
*Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection
FAQs
Does Viread 300mg Tablet prevent passing of HIV-1 and HBV to others?
In case of HIV-1 infection, Viread 300mg Tablet may reduce the risk of passing the virus to others, but the chances of infecting others still persist. However, in case of HBV infection, Viread 300mg Tablet has not proven to reduce risk of transferring the virus to others. Therefore, the patients of both HIV-1 infection and HBV infection should practice safe sex and should not share dirty needles.
Is Viread 300mg Tablet safe?
Viread 300mg Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully and let your doctor know if any of the side effects bother you.
How should I take Viread 300mg Tablet?
You should take Viread 300mg Tablet in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Viread 300mg Tablet works best when taken with meals or just afterwards. However, taking it without food does not reduce its effectiveness. If you have any doubts, consult your doctor.
For how long do I need to take Viread 300mg Tablet for HBV infection?
Duration of treatment will depend on the severity of HBV infection. You will need to take periodic blood tests to keep a check on the viral load and number of T cells. Your doctor will then decide the duration of the medicine accordingly. In some cases, treatment is required life long.
I vomited after taking Viread 300mg Tablet. What should I do?
Take another tablet of Viread 300mg Tablet if you vomit within 1 hour of taking it. If you vomit after more than an hour of taking Viread 300mg Tablet, then you need not take another tablet. Consult your doctor if you have vomiting every time you take Viread 300mg Tablet or if the vomiting persists for a longer duration.
What should I do if I forget to take Viread 300mg Tablet?
If you forget to take Viread 300mg Tablet within 12 hours of the time you usually take it, you should take Viread 300mg Tablet with food as soon as possible and resume the normal dosing schedule. If you miss a dose of Viread 300mg Tablet by more than 12 hours and it is almost time for the next dose, you should not take the missed dose and simply resume the usual dosing schedule.
Want to share the information?
Disclaimer:
Tata 1mg's sole intention is to ensure that its consumers get information that is expert-reviewed, accurate and trustworthy. However, the information contained herein should NOT be used as a substitute for the advice of a qualified physician. The information provided here is for informational purposes only. This may not cover everything about particular health conditions, lab tests, medicines, all possible side effects, drug interactions, warnings, alerts, etc. Please consult your doctor and discuss all your queries related to any disease or medicine. We intend to support, not replace, the doctor-patient relationship.References
- Safrin S. Antiviral Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. pp. 859-60.
- Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 1327-28.
- Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Foster City, CA: Gilead Sciences, Inc; 2001 [revised Jan. 2012]. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Tenofovir disoproxil. Limassol, Cyprus: Remedica Ltd.; 2018. [Accessed 24 Jan. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Drugs.com. Tenofovir disoproxil. [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
- Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 31 Mar. 2019] (online) Available from:
Expires on or after: February, 2025
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Viread 300mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Viread 300mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
In case of any issues, contact us
Email ID: [email protected]Phone Number: 0124-4166666
Address: 5th Floor Tower - B of the Presidency Building, 46/4 Mehrauli Gurgaon Road, Sector 14, Gurugram, Haryana-122001, India
Lab tests offered by us
Related/Popular tests
78 people viewed this recently₹2125₹2500Get 15% OFF
₹2000+ free shipping with
Inclusive of all taxes
Get this discount by applying coupon 1MGALL on the cart. Max. coupon discount is ₹380. T&C apply.
1 Strip
30.0 tablets in 1 strip
Not returnable Read policy
