Antiviral | Low Risk

tenofovir disoproxil + emtricitabine (CIPLA TENOFOVIR + EMTRICITABINE 300/200)

What to know about tenofovir disoproxil + emtricitabine — also sold as CIPLA TENOFOVIR + EMTRICITABINE 300/200, TENOFOVIR/EMTRICITABINE 300/200 ARX, TENOFOVIR/EMTRICITABINE 300/200 APX, Tenofovir/Emtricitabine Sandoz Pharma 300/200, Tenofovir Disoproxil Emtricitabine Viatris 300/200 and 1 more: uses, side effects, interactions, and safety considerations for people taking it or caring for someone who is.

tenofovir disoproxil + emtricitabine (brand names: CIPLA TENOFOVIR + EMTRICITABINE 300/200, TENOFOVIR/EMTRICITABINE 300/200 ARX, TENOFOVIR/EMTRICITABINE 300/200 APX, Tenofovir/Emtricitabine Sandoz Pharma 300/200, Tenofovir Disoproxil Emtricitabine Viatris 300/200 and 1 more) is classified as Low risk (1 risk points) by AllMeds. It is a S4 medication under the TGA in Australia. HIV combination antiviral with low occupational risk profile.

Key Takeaways

  • TGA Schedule: S4 in Australia
  • Risk level: Low (1 points)
  • PBS listed: Subsidised under the Australian Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme

Scheduling and Classification

Jurisdiction Classification Status
Australia (TGA) S4 PBS listed

Risk Profile

Risk Level Low
Risk Points 1
CNS Depressant No
Respiratory Risk No

HIV combination antiviral with low occupational risk profile.

How tenofovir disoproxil + emtricitabine is regulated

tenofovir disoproxil + emtricitabine is overseen by medicines regulators in each country. The rules below explain how it's scheduled, what oversight applies, and what to discuss with your doctor or pharmacist before starting, changing, or stopping this medication.

Australia TGA / PBS / State Schemes

Classified as S4 under the Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).

Listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) for subsidised prescribing.

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Important: This page is general health information, not personal medical advice. If you have questions about your medication — including starting it, stopping it, changing the dose, or combining it with something else — speak with your doctor or pharmacist. For an emergency or suspected overdose, call your local emergency number or poison information service immediately. Information is drawn from regulator and clinical guideline sources (TGA, FDA, MHRA, NICE, PBS, CDC); see our methodology for details.