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Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)

Anti-Infective Medicines
Tablet300 mg · 245 mg21 brands · 20 makers
Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) is listed in Nepal's National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM, Sixth Revision 2021) under Anti-Infective Medicines. According to its FDA label, it is used for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older. 21 brand names for this medicine are listed in the NepalDoc medicine catalog.
Generic nametenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF)
Therapeutic classAnti-Infective Medicines > 6.4.2.1 Nucleoside/Nucleosite reverse transcriptase inhibitors
Therapeutic classAnti-Infective Medicines > 6.4.4.1.1 Nucleoside/Nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors
Form & strength (NLEM)Tablet: 300 mg (equivalent to 245 mg tenofovir disoproxil)
Form & strength (NLEM)Tablet: 300 mg (tenofovir disoproxil fumarate – equivalent to 245 mg tenofovir disoproxil).
Source / स्रोतNational List of Essential Medicines Nepal (2021); NepalDoc medicine catalog

What it's for

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are a nucleotide analog HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor and an HBV reverse transcriptase inhibitor., Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older., Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF). Full label: DailyMed.

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are a nucleotide analog HIV-1 reverse transcriptase inhibitor and an HBV reverse transcriptase inhibitor., Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are indicated in combination with other antiretroviral agents for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults and pediatric patients 2 years of age and older., Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets are indicated for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older.

From the U.S. FDA-approved label for Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF). Full label: DailyMed.

2 DOSAGE & ADMINISTRATION, Recommended dose for the treatment of HIV-1 or chronic hepatitis B in adults and pediatric patients 12 years of age and older (35 kg or more): 300 mg once daily taken orally without regard to food., Recommended dose for the treatment of HIV-1 in pediatric patients (2 to less than 12 years of age): o Tablets: For pediatric patients weighing greater than or equal to 17 kg who can swallow an intact tablet, one tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablet (300 mg based on body weight) once daily taken orally without regard to food., Dose recommended in renal impairment in adults: o Creatinine clearance 30 to 49 mL/min: 300 mg every 48 hours.

Directions from the U.S. FDA-approved label — your doctor or pharmacist may advise differently.

New onset or worsening renal impairment: Can include acute renal failure and Fanconi syndrome. Assess estimated creatinine clearance before initiating treatment with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets. In patients at risk for renal dysfunction, assess estimated creatinine clearance, serum phosphorus, urine glucose, and urine protein before initiating treatment with tenofovir disoproxil fumarate tablets and periodically during treatment.

Warnings and precautions excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor before use.

The following adverse reactions are discussed in other sections of the labeling: Severe Acute Exacerbation of Hepatitis., New Onset or Worsening Renal Impairment., Lactic Acidosis/Severe Hepatomegaly with Steatosis., Bone Effects., Immune Reconstitution Syndrome., In HIV-infected adult subjects: Most common adverse reactions (incidence greater than or equal to 10%, Grades 2 to 4) are rash, diarrhea, headache, pain,…

Excerpt from the U.S. FDA-approved label — not a complete list. Talk to a pharmacist or doctor about side effects.

21 products from 20 makers in the NepalDoc medicine catalog use this generic:

BrandCompositionMakerPack
Tafecta 25mg TabletTenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (25mg)Beacon Pharmaceuticals Ltd.
Tenof 300mg TabletTenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (300mg)Magnus Pharma Pvt. Ltd.
Tenvir 300mg TabletTenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (300mg)Cipla Ltd.
Teravir 300mg TabletTenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (300mg)Natco Pharma
Hepdoze TabletTenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg)Bioconbottle of 30 tablets
Ricovir 300mg TabletTenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg)Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdbottle of 30 tablets
Synflovir TabletTenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg)Synmedic Laboratoriesstrip of 10 tablets
Synfovir TabletTenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg)Synmedic Laboratoriesstrip of 10 tablets
Tavin TabletTenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg)Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltdbottle of 30 tablets
Tenarica TabletTenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg)Fibrica Healthcare Pvt Ltdbottle of 30 tablets
Tenfoclear 300mg TabletTenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg)Abbottbottle of 30 tablets
Tenocruz TabletTenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg)Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltdstrip of 10 tablets
Tenof TabletTenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg)Hetero Drugs Ltdstrip of 30 tablets
Tenohep TabletTenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg)Zydus Cadilastrip of 10 tablets
Tenvir TabletTenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg)Cipla Ltdbottle of 30 tablets
Teravir TabletTenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg)Natco Pharma Ltdstrip of 30 tablets
Timeovir 300 TabletTenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg)Care Formulation Labs Pvt Ltdbottle of 30 tablets
Tinovir TabletTenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg)Johnlee Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltdbottle of 30 tablets
Tudofovir TabletTenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg)Aprazer Healthcare Pvt Ltdbottle of 30 tablets
Valten 300mg TabletTenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg)Wockhardt Ltdbottle of 30 tablets
Vipteno 300mg TabletTenofovir disoproxil fumarate (300mg)Charan Laboratories Pvt Ltdbottle of 30 tablets

Brand list from the NepalDoc medicine catalog. Availability varies by pharmacy — call ahead to confirm stock.

Store at 20° to 25°C (68° to 77°F). Keep the bottle tightly closed.

Storage information from the U.S. FDA-approved label.

Medicines for the same conditions

Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) is recorded in the NepalDoc medicine catalog for: HIV-1 infection, Chronic hepatitis B.

For Chronic hepatitis B: Entecavir, Lamivudine (3TC).

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