Talfatrax 25mg Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

Talfatrax 25mg Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infections

Uses of Talfatrax Tablet

Treatment of Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection

Benefits of Talfatrax Tablet

In Treatment of Chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection

Chronic hepatitis B virus infection is a serious liver infection that has been there for at least 6 months and is still not cured. Talfatrax 25mg Tablet helps treat this infection effectively. It lowers the chances of complications, such as new infections, and improves one’s quality of life. If this infection is not treated, it can lead to severe liver damage, which can cause other life-threatening problems, such as liver failure, or may also be fatal.

Side effects of Talfatrax 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 Talfatrax

Headache
Diarrhea
Nausea
Fatigue
Abdominal pain
Cough
Back pain
Indigestion
Joint pain

How to use Talfatrax 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. Talfatrax 25mg Tablet is to be taken with food.

How Talfatrax Tablet works

Talfatrax 25mg 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 Talfatrax 25mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Talfatrax 25mg 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

Talfatrax 25mg 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

Talfatrax 25mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

CAUTION

Talfatrax 25mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Talfatrax 25mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Talfatrax 25mg Tablet is probably safe to use in patients with liver disease. Limited data available suggests that dose adjustment of Talfatrax 25mg Tablet may not be needed in these patients. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Talfatrax Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Talfatrax 25mg 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.

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Quick tips

You have been prescribed Talfatrax 25mg 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.
Talfatrax 25mg 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

Nucleotide analog

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)

Patient concerns

I have HBV related chronic liver problem .Local urologist suggest me to take rapilif d 8 for urine block problem?Can i take that medicine with entavir for hepatitis b virus and cronic liver disease?

Dr. Praveen Pushkar

Urology

Yes u can take it

Suffering from Hepatitis B virus from last one week. Please suggest me.

Dr. Anshum Aneja Arora

Pulmonology

Pls consult a gastroenterologist

FAQs

Does Talfatrax 25mg Tablet prevent passing of HIV-1 and HBV to others?

In case of HIV-1 infection, Talfatrax 25mg 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, Talfatrax 25mg 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 Talfatrax 25mg Tablet safe?

Talfatrax 25mg 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 Talfatrax 25mg Tablet?

You should take Talfatrax 25mg Tablet in the dose and duration advised by your doctor. Talfatrax 25mg 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 Talfatrax 25mg 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 Talfatrax 25mg Tablet. What should I do?

If vomiting occurs within 1 hour of taking Talfatrax 25mg Tablet then you should take another tablet. However, if you vomit after more than an hour of taking Talfatrax 25mg Tablet then you need not take another tablet. Consult your doctor if you have vomiting every time you take Talfatrax 25mg Tablet or if the vomiting persists for a longer duration.

What should I do if I forget to take Talfatrax 25mg Tablet?

If you forget to take Talfatrax 25mg Tablet within 12 hours of the time you usually take it, take Talfatrax 25mg Tablet with food as soon as possible and resume the normal dosing schedule. However, if it had been more than 12 hours since you have taken the medicine and it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and simply resume the usual dosing schedule.

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