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compositionComposition:TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE-25MG
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Tafmate 25 Tablet is used to treat HIV and chronic hepatitis B infection. It contains Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate which works by preventing the development of the virus in the human body. In some cases, this medicine may cause side effects such as diarrhoea, rash, nausea, pain, weakness, and stomach pain. Before taking this medicine, inform the doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, taking any other medication, or have any pre-existing medical conditions.

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Written By Santoshini Reddy G , M Pharmacy
Reviewed By Dr Aneela Siddabathuni , MPharma., PhD
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More about the Product

Composition :

TENOFOVIR DISOPROXIL FUMARATE-25MG

Manufacturer/Marketer :

RSL Bioscience Pvt Ltd

Consume Type :

Oral

Expires on or after :

Jan-27

Return Policy :

Not Returnable

About Tafmate 25 Tablet

Tafmate 25 Tablet is a prescription antiviral medicine used to treat chronic hepatitis B and human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection in adults and certain children. It works by slowing the growth of the virus, helping protect the immune system, reduce liver damage, and lower the amount of virus in the body. Although it does not cure HIV or hepatitis B, it plays an important role in their long-term management.

For Tafmate 25 Tablet to work effectively, it must be taken exactly as prescribed, usually once daily at the same time each day. Missing doses can make the treatment less effective and increase the risk of the virus becoming resistant to Tafmate 25 Tablet . You can take Tafmate 25 Tablet with or without food, although taking it with food may help reduce stomach discomfort. Eating a balanced diet, staying well hydrated, avoiding alcohol, and following your doctor's advice can also help support your overall health during treatment.

While taking Tafmate 25 Tablet , some people may experience mild side effects such as nausea, diarrhea, headache, or tiredness. These side effects are usually manageable, but seek medical attention immediately if you develop severe muscle pain, unusual weakness, difficulty breathing, persistent vomiting, yellowing of the skin or eyes, or signs of kidney problems such as reduced urination or swelling of the legs.

Before starting Tafmate 25 Tablet , tell your doctor if you have kidney disease, liver disease, osteoporosis or other bone problems, or if you have both HIV and hepatitis B infection. Do not stop taking Tafmate 25 Tablet without your doctor's advice, especially if you have hepatitis B, as this may cause a serious worsening of your liver disease. Do not take Tafmate 25 Tablet if you are allergic to Tafmate 25 Tablet or any of its ingredients.

Tafmate 25 Tablet can interact with medicines that may affect kidney function, including certain pain relievers, antivirals, and some antibiotics, so always tell your doctor about all prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, and herbal supplements you are taking. If you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or are an older adult, discuss the benefits and risks of treatment with your healthcare provider before starting Tafmate 25 Tablet .

Uses of Tafmate 25 Tablet

Tafmate 25 Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) infection and Chronic Hepatitis B. The detailed uses of Tafmate 25 Tablet are as follows:

  • HIV-1 Infection: Tafmate 25 Tablet helps manage HIV-1 by keeping the virus from multiplying, which protects your immune cells and helps lower the overall amount of virus in your body.
  • Chronic Hepatitis B: Tafmate 25 Tablet helps control the hepatitis B virus, preventing it from damaging your liver cells and reducing the risk of long-term liver scarring or liver failure.

Key Benefits

Tafmate 25 Tablet helps manage certain viral infections by reducing the amount of virus in the body and supporting long-term immune and liver health. When taken regularly as prescribed, it helps control the infection and improves overall health outcomes.
Benefits may include:

  •  Helps reduce viral activity and supports long-term control of HIV or chronic hepatitis B infection.
  • Supports immune system health by helping keep viral levels low.
  • Helps protect liver health in people with chronic hepatitis B.
  • Reduces the risk of disease progression and virus-related complications.
  • Provides convenient once-daily dosing to support consistent treatment.
  • Promotes long-term health and improved quality of life when taken as prescribed.

Directions for Use

  • Tafmate 25 Tablet can be taken with or without food as advised by your doctor.
  • Follow your doctor's instructions on the dosage and timing of this medication.
  • Swallow Tafmate 25 Tablet as a whole with a glass of water.
  • Do not crush, break, or chew it.

How Tafmate 25 Tablet Works

Tafmate 25 Tablet control viral infections by preventing the virus from making copies of itself. This reduces the amount of virus in the body, supports the immune system, and helps protect the liver from further damage.
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Alcohol

Caution

Avoid drinking alcohol. Consuming alcohol while using Tafmate 25 Tablet may worsen the condition.

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Pregnancy

Caution

Tafmate 25 Tablet is a category B medicine. It should be used with caution in pregnant women because it may cause side effects to the unborn baby.

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Breast Feeding

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The active part of Tafmate 25 Tablet may pass with breast milk. Women who are HIV-positive must not breast-feed, because HIV infection can be passed on to the baby in breast milk.

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Driving

Caution

Tafmate 25 Tablet may cause dizziness. So, avoid driving or refrain from any activities that require you to alert mentally.

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Liver

Caution

Tafmate 25 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver diseases. Dose adjustments may be necessary. Patients with liver disease, who are treated with Tafmate 25 Tablet , have a higher risk of serious and possibly fatal liver complications.

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Kidney

Unsafe

Tafmate 25 Tablet should not be used in adolescents with kidney disease. In other people with severe kidney diseases, Tafmate 25 Tablet is given only if clinically needed.

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Children

Unsafe

Tafmate 25 Tablet should not be used in children below 12 years of age.

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Heart

Consult your doctor

It is unknown whether Tafmate 25 Tablet is safe for use in heart patients or not. Please consult your physician.

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Geriatrics

Caution

Tafmate 25 Tablet can be given in elderly patients with extreme caution, due to the cause of adverse effects like liver/kidney problems.

What if I have taken an overdose of Tafmate 25 Tablet

If you take more than your prescribed dose, seek emergency medical attention or call a poison control center immediately.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Drink plenty of water: Stay well-hydrated throughout the day to support your kidney function while your body processes this medication.
  • Avoid alcohol: Do not drink alcohol, as it can put extra stress on your liver and worsen existing liver conditions.
  • Support your bones: Ensure your diet includes adequate calcium and Vitamin D, or speak with your doctor about supplements, as Tafmate 25 Tablet can sometimes cause bone thinning.
  • Eat balanced meals: Maintain a nutrient-rich diet to help support your immune system and overall energy levels.
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How Soon It Starts Working

The time required for Tafmate 25 Tablet to start to work: Tafmate 25 Tablet ideally shows its action within 1 to 2 hours after administration. The time for which the effects of Tafmate 25 Tablet last: The effect of Tafmate 25 Tablet lasts for 17 hours.

What if you forget to take Tafmate 25 Tablet

If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember. However, if your next scheduled dose is less than 12 hours away, skip the missed dose entirely and return to your regular dosing schedule. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for a missed one.

Storage

•Store Tafmate 25 Tablet tablets at room temperature, strictly between 20°C and 25°C (68°F to 77°F).

Drug Warnings

  • Inspect Tafmate 25 Tablet before use: Do not take the tablets if they are discolored, cracked, damaged, or if the packaging shows signs of tampering.
  • Do not stop treatment abruptly: Do not stop taking Tafmate 25 Tablet suddenly, especially if you have hepatitis B, as this may cause a severe flare-up of your liver infection. Always consult your doctor before stopping treatment.
  • Attend regular monitoring appointments: Keep all scheduled blood and urine test appointments so your doctor can monitor your kidney function, liver function, and overall response to treatment.
  • Keep an updated medication list: Maintain a current list of all prescription medicines, over-the-counter products, vitamins, and herbal supplements you take, and share it with your doctor, dentist, or any other healthcare professional involved in your care.

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  • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen, diclofenac): Taking these medicines alongside Tafmate 25 Tablet may increase the risk of kidney damage.
  • Other antiviral medicines (for HIV or hepatitis C): Certain antiviral medicines may increase the amount of Tafmate 25 Tablet in the body, raising the risk of side effects.
  • Anti-viral medicine (e.g., Adefovir dipivoxil): Do not take Tafmate 25 Tablet alongside Tafmate 25 Tablet , as using both together may increase the risk of serious side effects.

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  • No clinically significant food interactions are known with Tafmate 25 Tablet when used as directed. 

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FAQs

Tafmate 25 Tablet is used to treat HIV and chronic hepatitis B infection.
In the case of HIV infection, Tafmate 25 Tablet may decrease the risk of spreading the virus to others, but the risks of infecting others still continue. Although, in the case of hepatitis B virus infection, Tafmate 25 Tablet has not proven to decrease the risk of transferring the virus to others. Thereby, the patients of both HIV infection and hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection should not share needles and should practice safe sex.
Tafmate 25 Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration recommended by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's guidelines carefully and inform your doctor if any of the side effects disturb you.
Duration of treatment will depend on the seriousness of hepatitis B virus infection. You will require to take regular blood tests to keep a check on the viral load. Your doctor will then decide the duration of the Tafmate 25 Tablet appropriately. In a few cases, treatment is needed lifelong.
Tafmate 25 Tablet works by prevents the development of viruses in human cells. This prevents the virus from producing new viruses and cleans up your infection. It can effectively reduce the symptoms associated with HIV and chronic hepatitis B infection.
The main symptoms include yellowing of eyes and skin, flu-like symptoms, pale stools and dark-colored urine.
Tafmate 25 Tablet does not prevent the chance of transmission of new virus infection. Therefore, always take necessary precautions as per national guidelines for the prevention of transmission of new virus infection.
If you have Tuberculosis, HIV-1 virus infection or any other medical condition, you are recommended to inform your doctor before taking Tafmate 25 Tablet .
You should take Tafmate 25 Tablet in the dose and duration prescribed by your doctor. Take Tafmate 25 Tablet with or without food as advised by the doctor. Swallow it as a whole with a glass of water. Do not crush, chew or break it.
If you vomit within 1 hour of taking Tafmate 25 Tablet , take another one. However, you need not take another tablet if you vomit after more than an hour of taking Tafmate 25 Tablet . If you experience vomiting whenever you take Tafmate 25 Tablet or if the vomiting persists for a longer duration, consult your doctor.
If you forget to take Tafmate 25 Tablet within 12 hours of your usual dosing time, you should take it with food as soon as possible and go back to the normal dosing schedule. If you miss a dose of Tafmate 25 Tablet by more than 12 hours and it is almost time for your next dose, you should skip the missed dose and simply resume the regular dosing schedule.
The side effects of Tafmate 25 Tablet include nausea, diarrhoea, rash, weakness, and stomach pain. If any of these side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.
Unexplained muscle weakness, especially when accompanied by deep, rapid breathing or extreme tiredness, can be a sign of a serious condition called lactic acidosis. Stop taking Tafmate 25 Tablet and seek immediate emergency medical care if you experience these symptoms.
It is highly recommended to avoid or strictly limit alcohol while taking this medication. Alcohol increases stress on your liver, which can worsen liver damage, especially if you are being treated for hepatitis B. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist for personalized advice.
Yes, some people experience a decrease in bone mineral density while taking this medication. Your doctor may monitor your bone health or suggest calcium and vitamin D supplements. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have concerns about your bone health.
You should avoid taking pain relievers known as NSAIDs (like ibuprofen or naproxen) regularly while taking Tafmate 25 Tablet , as they can increase the risk of kidney damage. Speak to your doctor or pharmacist to find a safer pain relief alternative.

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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

B-57, First Floor, Amar Colony, Nangloi, New Delhi-110041.India
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