Tenofo-B Tablet: Uses, Dosage & Side Effects in Pakistan

Tenofo-B Tablet Uses, Dosage, Side Effects & Price in Pakistan

1. Quick Info (Mukhtasir Maloomat)

2. What is Tenofo-B Tablet? (Tenofo-B kya hai)

Tenofo-B Tablet is manufactured by Getz Pharma Pakistan. It contains Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate and belongs to the Nucleotide Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor (NRTI) / Antiviral class. It is prescribed in Pakistan for the conditions listed below. Always take it under medical supervision.

3. Uses (Fayde / Kis kaam aati hai)

• Chronic Hepatitis B
• HIV infection (as part of combination ART)
• Prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission
• HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

4. Who Should Take (Kis ko leni chahiye)

• Adults for whom a doctor has confirmed and prescribed this medicine
• Patients who do not have an allergy to this drug class
• With a doctor's prescription and guidance

5. When NOT to Take (Kab nahi leni chahiye)

• If allergic to Tenofovir or this drug class
• Without a doctor's prescription
• During pregnancy or lactation without medical advice

6. Dosage (Kitni leni hai)

• 300mg once daily with or without food

• Weight-based dosing — under specialist

• Do not exceed the recommended limit

• Take it as soon as you remember. If the next dose is close, skip the missed dose. Never take a double dose.

7. How to Take (Kaise leni hai)

• As per your doctor's prescription
• Take at the same time every day
• With or without food

8. Best Time (Kab leni chahiye)

• As directed by your doctor
• Maintain a daily routine

9. Empty Stomach or After Food (Khali pait ya khane ke baad)

Confirm with your doctor or pharmacist. Generally, taking it with food reduces stomach irritation unless the packaging states otherwise.

10. Warnings (Ihtiyat)

• Monitor renal function and bone density periodically
• Risk of lactic acidosis — report severe muscle pain, weakness, or breathing difficulty
• Do not stop suddenly in Hepatitis B patients — severe rebound hepatitis
• HIV patients must take as part of combination regimen

11. Precautions (Ahm ehtiyaat)

• Below 25°C. Keep in original container. Protect from moisture.
• Keep out of the reach of children

12. Side Effects (Nuksanat)

• Nausea (Matli)
• Diarrhoea (Dast)
• Headache (Sar dard)
• Fatigue (Thakaan)

• Nephrotoxicity — kidney damage
• Bone demineralisation and osteoporosis
• Lactic acidosis (rare but potentially fatal)
• Severe acute exacerbation of Hepatitis B on discontinuation

13. Drug Interactions (Dawaon ke sath reaction)

• Didanosine (ddI) — increased ddI toxicity (avoid combination)
• NSAIDs — additive nephrotoxicity risk
• Atazanavir — tenofovir levels increase
• Other nephrotoxic drugs — use with caution

14. When to See Doctor (Kab doctor ke paas jayein)

• Severe allergic reaction — rash, breathing difficulty, swelling
• If side effects worsen or new symptoms develop
• If the infection or condition does not improve in 3–5 days

15. Alternatives (Sasti Dusri Dawaein)

16. Price in Pakistan (Price kitni hai)

(Note: Price depends on the pharmacy and pack size.)

17. FAQs (Aksar poochay jane walay sawalat)

Q: Tenofo-B Tablet kis kaam aata hai?

A: Tenofo-B (Tenofovir 300mg) is prescribed by a specialist for the treatment of chronic Hepatitis B and HIV.

Q: Dose kitni hai?

A: 300mg once daily — with or without food. A doctor's prescription and monitoring are necessary.

Q: Pakistan mein price kitni hai?

A: Tenofo-B 300mg tablet approximately Rs. 250–380 per tablet.

Q: Kya Tenofo-B Hepatitis B mein cure deta hai?

A: Tenofovir suppresses the Hepatitis B virus — complete cure is rare. Treatment may be lifelong. See your doctor regularly.

Q: Nuksanat kya hain?

A: Common: nausea, diarrhoea, fatigue. Serious: kidney damage (get regular tests done), and stopping abruptly in Hepatitis B is dangerous — only do so under doctor's supervision.

18. Medical Review (Medical jaiza)

Compiled by the PakVita Editorial Team · AI-assisted drafting with editorial review · Sourced from DRAP, WHO, BNF · Last updated: 2025-11-14

19. Disclaimer (Zaroori tanbeeh)

The information on this page is for awareness only. It is not medical advice. Always consult your doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine. PakVita is not responsible for any harm.