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Ricovir-EM or Tenvir-EM for Prep?

Ricovir-EM is one of the generic drugs that has the same active ingredients as Truvada, but made by a different company. It is being used by people all over the world as a way to access PrEP when Truvada is not readily available or affordable. Although there have no effectiveness studies on Ricovir-EM or Tenvir-EM, […]

Ricovir-EM is one of the generic drugs that has the same active ingredients as Truvada, but made by a different company. It is being used by people all over the world as a way to access PrEP when Truvada is not readily available or affordable. Although there have no effectiveness studies on Ricovir-EM or Tenvir-EM, they both contain the same ingredients as Truvada, and there has been no reason or hypothesis to suggest one is more effective than the other.

Hope this answers your doubts.

* Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate (Tenvir EM)

Tenvir-EM

Product Name
Tenvir-EM 30 Tablets/Pack [PrEP]

Also known as Truvada or PrEP

Active Ingredient
Emtricitabine and Tenofovir Disoproxil Fumarate

Manufacturer
Cipla Pharmaceuticals

Product Type
Antoretroviral (HIV)

 

Note: If you can afford Isentress is better but also more expensive than this.

 

Let’s look at Isentress


Isentress 400mg (Raltegravir)

Product Name
Isentress 400mg (Raltegravir) 60 Tablets/Pack

Active Ingredient
Raltegravir

Manufacturer
Merck Sharp & Dohme (MSD)

Product Type
Antiretroviral (HIV)