HIV Management
HIV Management lists antiretroviral tablets for HIV infection: single ingredients such as dolutegravir, efavirenz and raltegravir, and fixed combinations including Triumeq, Viropil, Kaletra and tenofovir with emtricitabine.
Epivir Hbv
Lamivudine
100mg
Epivir Hbv comes as generic lamivudine 100mg tablets, a once-daily antiviral for chronic hepatitis B. Order 30 to 180 tablets.
Tenofovir Emtricitabine
Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate, Emtricitabine
300/200mg
Tenofovir Emtricitabine 300/200mg tablets combine two antiretroviral medicines in one daily dose, for HIV treatment as part of a combination regimen and for PrEP.
Single tablets and combinations
HIV treatment always uses more than one antiretroviral at a time, so the listings fall into two shapes: single-ingredient tablets that are one piece of a regimen, and fixed combinations that put several ingredients into one tablet. Everything below is a tablet for HIV infection, apart from one hepatitis B listing that is pointed out in the lamivudine paragraph.
Single-ingredient tablets
The integrase inhibitors are the newest of these. Dolutegravir 50mg is sold as Tivicay, also listed as plain Dolutegravir, once a day, and it should be separated from antacids, iron and calcium supplements. Raltegravir 400mg comes as Isentress and Zepdon, taken twice a day.
The older non-nucleoside drugs are still listed. Efavirenz is available in 200mg and 600mg as Sustiva (also sold as plain Efavirenz); it is taken on an empty stomach, usually at bedtime, because dizziness and vivid dreams are common in the first weeks. Nevirapine is Viramune 200mg, and a rash or liver problems in the early weeks are the effects to watch for.
Ziagen is abacavir sulfate 300mg. Abacavir can cause a serious allergic reaction in people who carry the HLA-B*5701 gene, which is tested for before it is started. Darunavir is a protease inhibitor in 600mg and 800mg tablets, taken with food and boosted by a small dose of ritonavir.
Lamivudine appears as Epivir 150mg for HIV. Epivir HBV is a 100mg tablet whose use is chronic hepatitis B, so it is not a dose of the HIV tablet.
Fixed combinations
Triumeq joins abacavir 600mg, dolutegravir 50mg and lamivudine 300mg in one tablet, a complete regimen taken once daily. Viropil is a similar three-in-one: dolutegravir 50mg, lamivudine 300mg and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300mg. Tenofovir with emtricitabine is the two-ingredient Tenofovir Emtricitabine tablet at 300/200mg. Used with other medicines it treats HIV, and on its own it is also the standard tablet for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), which lowers the chance of catching HIV in someone who is HIV-negative.
Kaletra combines lopinavir 200mg with a small booster dose of ritonavir 50mg, which keeps lopinavir levels high enough to work. Diarrhoea is the common side effect, and the booster interacts with a long list of other medicines.
Taking them consistently
Skipped doses give HIV the chance to become resistant to a drug, which is why these tablets are taken at the same time every day, whichever listing is in your basket.
Sources
- HIV treatment and care - World Health Organization (WHO) — World Health Organization (WHO)
- About HIV - CDC — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
What HIV management medicines does PockDose sell?
PockDose lists single HIV tablets such as dolutegravir 50mg, lamivudine 150mg, efavirenz 200 and 600mg, and raltegravir 400mg. Fixed combinations include Triumeq 600/50/300mg, Viropil 50/300/300mg, Kaletra 200/50mg, and tenofovir with emtricitabine 300/200mg. Abacavir 300mg and nevirapine 200mg are also available.
Do you sell single-ingredient and fixed-combination HIV tablets?
Yes. Single-ingredient listings include dolutegravir, lamivudine, efavirenz and raltegravir tablets. Fixed-combination listings include Triumeq, Viropil, Kaletra and tenofovir with emtricitabine. These contain different active ingredients; the product pages identify each combination.
How discreet is delivery for HIV management tablets to Hong Kong?
Orders arrive in plain, unbranded packaging. Tracked courier takes 5–9 business days; standard airmail takes 14–21 business days and is untracked. See delivery and ordering details.
What is the difference between Triumeq and Viropil?
Both are once-daily three-in-one tablets containing dolutegravir and lamivudine. Triumeq adds abacavir (600/50/300mg), while Viropil adds tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (50/300/300mg). The third ingredient is the difference.
Is Tivicay the same as dolutegravir?
Yes. Tivicay is a brand name for dolutegravir and is also sold as plain Dolutegravir, in the same 50mg strength. It is taken once a day, with or without food.
What is Kaletra's 200/50mg?
It means each tablet holds 200mg of lopinavir and 50mg of ritonavir. Ritonavir is included in a low dose to boost the amount of lopinavir the body keeps, rather than to act on the virus.
Can tenofovir and emtricitabine be used for PrEP?
Yes, the 300/200mg tablet is listed for pre-exposure prophylaxis as well as HIV treatment. For PrEP it is taken by someone who is HIV-negative to lower the chance of infection, and must be taken consistently.