Viraday Tablet

Viraday Tablet

Viraday from Cipla is a complete once-a-day HIV-1 treatment in a single tablet. It combines three antiretrovirals that block the same viral enzyme in two different ways: efavirenz, a non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitor (NNRTI), plus emtricitabine and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate, which are nucleoside/nucleotide inhibitors. Hitting reverse transcriptase from more than one angle keeps viral load suppressed and makes resistance far harder to develop. One tablet replaces three separate medicines – the single biggest reason people stay on treatment long term. Bottle of 30 film-coated tablets.

Key Features

• Complete single-tablet regimen – one tablet daily covers the full combination.
• An NNRTI plus two NRTIs gives a high genetic barrier to resistance.
• Fewer pills means fewer missed doses, which is what keeps viral load undetectable.
• Bottle packed with a desiccant, so tablets stay dry all month.
• From Cipla, made at their Goa facility; bottle of 30 tablets.

Composition / Key Ingredients

Each film-coated tablet contains:

• Efavirenz IP – 600 mg
• Emtricitabine IP – 200 mg
• Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate IP – 300 mg
• Colours – Red Oxide of Iron, Yellow Oxide of Iron & Titanium Dioxide IP

Please refer to the pack label for the complete list of ingredients.

Uses & Benefits

• Treats HIV-1 infection in adults as a complete antiretroviral regimen.
• Lowers virus in the blood, often to undetectable levels.
• Helps the CD4 cell count recover, rebuilding immune defence.
• Reduces the risk of opportunistic infections and AIDS-related illness.
• Simplifies treatment from three medicines down to one.
• Sustained suppression also lowers the risk of passing HIV to a partner.

Directions for Use

• Take exactly as your doctor directs – the pack states dosage is by physician’s direction.
• Take on an empty stomach, at bedtime. Food raises efavirenz levels and worsens side effects; taking it at night means you sleep through the dizziness.
• Swallow whole with water. Do not crush or chew.
• Same time every day, never skip a dose – missed doses are how resistance develops.
• Keep taking it even when you feel completely well; do not stop without your doctor’s instruction.

Precautions

• Schedule H prescription drug. The pack states: “Not to be sold by retail without the prescription of a Registered Medical Practitioner.”
• Hepatitis B warning. If you also have hepatitis B, stopping this medicine can trigger a severe liver flare. Liver function must be monitored for months after any change.
• Not a cure, and it does not stop HIV spreading. Continue safer-sex precautions and never share needles.
• Dizziness, vivid dreams, poor sleep and trouble concentrating are common early on and usually settle. Report mood changes, depression or thoughts of self-harm at once.
• Tenofovir can affect the kidneys and bone density – expect regular creatinine and phosphate tests.
• Tell your doctor about every other medicine, and about pregnancy or plans to conceive. Efavirenz weakens hormonal contraceptives, so add a barrier method.

Storage

• Store below 30°C in a dry place, away from direct sunlight.
• Keep the bottle tightly closed with the desiccant sachet inside – do not discard it.
• Keep out of the reach of children.

Disclaimer: Viraday Tablet is a prescription antiretroviral medicine dispensed against a valid prescription. This information is for education only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Do not start, stop or change the dose without your doctor’s instruction.