Viropil 50/300/300 mg

This medicine is usually used to treat HIV (human immune deficiency) infection. It helps immunity fight against HIV and treat AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). Viropil 50/300/300 mg contains three active ingredients Dolutegravir, Lamivudine, and Tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Nonetheless, it also contains other inactive ingredients such as microcrystalline cellulose, lactose monohydrate, croscarmellose sodium, and others. Viropil 50/300/300 mg belongs to the antiretroviral medication class. Do not use this product without a physician’s prescription because it may lead to unpleasant results.

The manufacturer of Viropil 50/300/300 mg is Emcure Pharmaceuticals Limited.

Administration

Take the tablet whole by mouth with or without food usually, once daily or as directed by your healthcare professional. Use a glass full of water to administer this medicine and avoid other drinks such as alcohol because it may lead to severe side effects. While swallowing, you should not split, chew, or break the tablet because you may experience an unpleasant taste in your mouth. If you experience an upset stomach or nausea, you can take the pill with milk or low-fat food. Administer this medication each day and at the same time, to get the most benefit. If you do not notice the desired result, your healthcare provider may adjust the dosage or even change the medicine.

Dosages

Usually, the dosage varies among people. It depends on the severity of the medical condition, other drugs you may be using, response to treatment, age, and others. Avoid using this medicine or consult with a physician if you are not sure what dosage is better for you. Moreover, it is not allowed to stop suddenly the treatment without a doctor’s recommendation because it may result in a return of the symptoms. Therefore, your disease may become worse or more difficult to treat.

• Viropil 50/300/300 mg (Dolutegravir 50 mg/ Lamivudine 300 mg/ Tenofovir 300 mg)

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose it is advised to administer it as soon as possible. However, if it is time for the next dose, skip the missed dose and continue the normal treatment as prescribed. Do not administer an increased dose of Viropil 50/300/300 mg the next time to catch up because it may lead to severe adverse reactions.

Overdose

Rarely, an overdose may occur usually, due to an increased dose of this medicine. Symptoms of overdose include trouble breathing, fainting, severe dizziness, slow or irregular heartbeat, and others. If you notice any of the symptoms listed above, stop taking Viropil 50/300/300 mg and consult a doctor at once. For more details, talk with a healthcare provider.

Adverse Effects

Viropil 50/300/300 mg like other medicines may give you some adverse effects during treatment. In any case, if your body adjusts to the active ingredients of this drug, any of the following negative effects may disappear. Overdose, allergy, and dehydration are some factors that can cause adverse reactions.

Common Adverse Effects

The following side effects usually are not dangerous for the patients. It means that they can continue using Viropil 50/300/300 mg safely even if notice any of them. Moreover, your doctor may help you to prevent or avoid adverse effects. Check some examples below:

• Weakness
• Diarrhea
• Headaches
• Vomiting
• Nausea
• Itching
• Rash
• Cough
• Dizziness
• Fatigue

Severe Adverse Effects

You may notice this category of adverse effects in rare cases. Stop using this medicine and seek medical attention immediately if you experience any of the following side effects. Check below some examples:

• Mental disorders (such as anxiety, depression, abnormal dreams, and others)
• Reduced phosphate level in blood
• Elevated transaminase level in the blood
• Hair loss
• Joint or muscle pain
• Sleeping disorders (insomnia)

This document does not contain a complete list of adverse reactions. If you experience any of the negative effects listed above or both of them at the same time, it is advised to see a doctor right away.

Interactions

All medications may interact with each other and Viropil 50/300/300 mg is not an exception. Therefore, other drugs may change how this HIV medicine works by decreasing its effectiveness or even increasing your risk of adverse effects. Before using Viropil 50/300/300 mg is advised to inform your healthcare professional about all products that you are using. Examples include supplements, herbal products, prescription medicines, nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and others. Check below some examples of drug interaction:

• Alcohol
• Multivitamins with minerals
• Zinc sulfate
• Apalutamide
• Atazanavir
• Aluminum carbonate or hydroxide
• Calcium supplements
• Clofarabine
• Carbamazepine
• Dexamethasone
• Dofetilide
• Didanosine
• Efavirenz
• Iron supplements
• Kaolin
• Magnesium supplements
• Nevirapine
• Phenytoin
• Rifampin
• John’s Wort

However, Viropil 50/300/300 mg may also interact with some medical conditions. For example:

• Liver impairment
• Hepatitis
• Hemodialysis
• Renal dysfunction

Consult a doctor before using this HIV medication because this document does not contain all possible disease and drug interactions.