Proper Use

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

Take this medicine exactly as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it, do not take it more often, and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. Also, do not change the dose or stop using this medicine without checking first with your doctor. When your supply of this medicine is running low, contact your doctor or pharmacist ahead of time. Do not allow yourself to run out of this medicine.

This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read and follow these instructions carefully.

You may take this medicine with or without food.

Children who are not able to swallow a whole tablet may cut the medicine in half and take each part separately within 10 minutes.

Take this medicine at least 2 hours before or 6 hours after taking an antacid that contains aluminum or magnesium.

You may take an antacid or supplement containing calcium or iron together with this medicine if you take them with food.

Dosing

The dose of this medicine will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of this medicine. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.

The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.

  • For oral dosage form (tablets):
    • For treatment of HIV infection:
      • Adults and children weighing 25 kilograms (kg) or more—One tablet once a day. Each tablet contains 50 milligrams (mg) bictegravir, 200 mg emtricitabine, and 25 mg tenofovir alafenamide.
      • Children 14 kg to less than 25 kg—One tablet once a day. Each tablet contains 30 mg bictegravir, 120 mg emtricitabine, and 15 mg tenofovir alafenamide.
      • Children weighing less than 14 kg—Use and dose must be determined by your doctor.

Missed Dose

If you miss a dose of this medicine, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. Do not double doses.

Storage

Keep out of the reach of children.

Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.

Ask your healthcare professional how you should dispose of any medicine you do not use.

Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.

Keep the bottle tightly closed. Keep the medicine in its original container.

Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024

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