Prescription

Antiretroviral (Nucleoside Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitor combination — NRTI)

Emtricitabine; Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate

Last reviewed April 2026

Who is this for?

What is this drug?

Emtricitabine/Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate is a combination of two antiviral medicines that work together to block HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) from multiplying in your body, helping your immune system stay strong.

What is it used for?

HIV infection (treatment)HIV prevention (PrEP — for people at high risk of getting HIV)

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A doctor's prescription is required to obtain this drug legally.

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