TafNat Emtricitabine/Tenofovir 200mg/300mg | Natco India Generic | GLT

Generic Information: TafNat (India)

TafNat, also written Tafnat EM, is Natco Pharma's fixed-dose combination of emtricitabine 200 mg and tenofovir disoproxil fumarate 300 mg, a generic of the originator Truvada supplied as thirty film-coated tablets per bottle. Despite the "Taf" in its name, the tenofovir component here is the disoproxil fumarate prodrug (TDF), not the newer alafenamide form — the 200 mg/300 mg pairing is the classic two-drug backbone used worldwide for HIV treatment and prevention.

What Is TafNat Used For?

TafNat serves the same two purposes as the reference product. In combination with other antiretrovirals it treats HIV-1 infection in adults; used as pre-exposure prophylaxis it lowers the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 in people who test HIV-negative. Indian generic pricing makes it a practical choice for self-funded patients and procurement programs that need a reliable two-drug backbone without the brand premium.

How Does TafNat Work?

Both ingredients target HIV's reverse transcriptase, the enzyme that copies viral RNA into DNA. Emtricitabine and tenofovir are converted within cells to active metabolites that resemble the natural building blocks cytidine and adenosine; when the viral enzyme incorporates one of these impostors, the DNA chain is severed and the virus cannot multiply. This dual assault on a single critical enzyme underpins the combination's high barrier to resistance.

Indications

TafNat is indicated for the treatment of HIV-1 infection in adults, used together with other antiretroviral medicines, and for pre-exposure prophylaxis to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV-1 in at-risk adults who are HIV-negative. It is not a hepatitis B therapy, and patients co-infected with HBV who stop the drug require careful follow-up for a possible flare.

Dosage

The dose is one tablet once daily, with or without food, delivering 200 mg emtricitabine and 300 mg tenofovir disoproxil fumarate. Renal function guides dosing: the interval is extended in moderate impairment and the drug is generally avoided at very low creatinine clearance. Before PrEP begins, a negative HIV test must be documented, and retesting continues at regular intervals during use.

Side Effects

Early side effects are usually digestive — nausea, diarrhea and abdominal discomfort — together with headache and fatigue, and they typically fade with time. The key long-term risks are kidney impairment and bone mineral density loss from the tenofovir disoproxil component, so renal monitoring is standard. Rare serious warnings include lactic acidosis with liver enlargement and hepatitis B flare after stopping the drug.

Storage

TafNat is kept at room temperature in its original container, away from moisture and light, and requires no refrigeration. It ships by ambient-condition courier, and GLT dispatches from a Hong Kong-licensed facility with batch documentation and a certificate of analysis enclosed.

Why Choose TafNat Through GLT?

Natco is an established Indian manufacturer with a long record in affordable antiretrovirals, and TafNat offers the emtricitabine/tenofovir backbone at a generic price that suits long-duration treatment and PrEP. GLT's Hong Kong base provides documented, traceable cross-border access, giving overseas buyers confidence in both quality and continuity of supply.

How to Order

To order TafNat (emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil fumarate) from GLT, contact us on WhatsApp at +86 15234153837 or by email at [email protected]. We confirm stock, pack options and delivery timelines to your country, and dispatch from a Hong Kong-licensed facility.

FAQ

Is TafNat the same as TAF? No — the name is misleading. TafNat contains tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) 300 mg with emtricitabine 200 mg, not the alafenamide (TAF) form.

Is it used for treatment or PrEP? Both — as part of combination therapy for HIV-1, and as pre-exposure prophylaxis in HIV-negative people.

Does it need kidney monitoring? Yes — the TDF component can affect the kidneys, so renal function is checked before and during use.