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  Emtricitabine is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body. Emtricitabine is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Emtricitabine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
  capsule, 200 mg, 30 cap(s)
  What is the most important information I should know about emtricitabine?
  Do not take Emtriva if you also take other medicines that contain emtricitabine or lamivudine.
  Emtricitabine may cause a serious condition called lactic acidosis. Get emergency medical help if you have even mild symptoms such as: muscle pain or weakness, numb or cold feeling in your arms and legs, trouble breathing, stomach pain, nausea with vomiting, fast or uneven heart rate, dizziness, or feeling very weak or tired.
  If you have hepatitis B you may develop liver symptoms after you stop taking emtricitabine, even months after stopping.
  Emtricitabine is an antiviral medicine that prevents human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) from multiplying in your body.
  Emtricitabine is used to treat HIV, the virus that can cause acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Emtricitabine is not a cure for HIV or AIDS.
  Emtricitabine may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
  What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before taking emtricitabine?
  You should not take this medicine if you are allergic to emtricitabine.
  Do not take Emtriva if you also use other medicines that contain emtricitabine or lamivudine (such as Atripla, Combivir, Complera, Descovy, Dutrebis, Epivir, Epzicom, Genvoya, Odefsey, Stribild, Triumeq, or Trizivir).
  To make sure emtricitabine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had:
  liver disease (especially hepatitis B); or
  If you are pregnant, your name may be listed on a pregnancy registry. This is to track the outcome of the pregnancy and to evaluate any effects of emtricitabine on the baby.
  Emtricitabine is not approved for use by anyone younger than 3 months old.
  How should I take emtricitabine?
  Emtricitabine can be taken with or without food.
  If a child is using this medicine, tell your doctor if the child has any changes in weight. Emtricitabine doses are based on weight in children, and any changes may affect your child's dose.
  Do not take emtricitabine as your only HIV medication. HIV/AIDS is usually treated with a combination of drugs. Use all medications as directed by your doctor. Read the medication guide or patient instructions provided with each medication. Do not change your doses or medication schedule without your doctor's advice. Every person with HIV or AIDS should remain under the care of a doctor.
  While using emtricitabine, you may need frequent blood tests. Your kidney and liver function may also need to be checked.
  Get your prescription refilled before you run out of medicine completely. Your disease may become resistant to emtricitabine if you stop taking the medication even for a short time.
  Store capsules at room temperature away from moisture, heat, and direct light.
  Store liquid in the refrigerator. Do not freeze.
  Emtricitabine liquid kept at room temperature must be used within 3 months.
  If you have hepatitis B you may develop liver symptoms after you stop taking this medication, even months after stopping. Your doctor may want to check your liver function for several months after you stop using emtricitabine.
  What should I avoid while taking emtricitabine?
  What are the possible side effects of emtricitabine?
  Call your doctor at once if you have symptoms of liver problems: swelling around your midsection, upper stomach pain, nausea, loss of appetite, dark urine, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).
  Emtricitabine may increase your risk of certain infections or autoimmune disorders by changing the way your immune system works. Symptoms may occur weeks or months after you start treatment with emtricitabine. Tell your doctor if you have:
  indigestion, stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea;
  rash, skin discoloration; or
  What other drugs will affect emtricitabine?
  Other drugs may interact with emtricitabine, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products. Tell your doctor about all your current medicines and any medicine you start or stop using.