Ricovir Tablet belongs to the group of medications called ‘antiretroviral drugs’ used to control HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B. Ricovir Tablet decreases the amount of HIV in your body. Therefore, your immune system may work better. This reduces your chance of getting complications of HIV like new infections, cancer and enhances your quality of life. Ricovir Tablet works by prevents the development of viruses in human cells. This prevents the virus from producing new viruses and cleans up your infection. It can effectively reduce the symptoms associated with HIV and chronic hepatitis B infection.

FAQs

Does Ricovir Tablet prevent passing of HIV and chronic hepatitis B virus to others?

In the case of HIV infection, Ricovir Tablet may decrease the risk of spreading the virus to others, but the risks of infecting others still continue. Although, in the case of hepatitis B virus infection, Ricovir Tablet has not proven to decrease the risk of transferring the virus to others. Thereby, the patients of both HIV infection and hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection should not share needles and should practice safe sex.

Is Ricovir Tablet safe?

Ricovir Tablet is safe if used in the dose and duration recommended by your doctor. Take it exactly as directed and do not skip any dose. Follow your doctor's guidelines carefully and inform your doctor if any of the side effects disturb you.

For how long do I need to take Ricovir Tablet for hepatitis B virus infection?

Duration of treatment will depend on the seriousness of hepatitis B virus infection. You will require to take regular blood tests to keep a check on the viral load. Your doctor will then decide the duration of the Ricovir Tablet appropriately. In a few cases, treatment is needed lifelong.

How does Ricovir Tablet works?

Ricovir Tablet works by prevents the development of viruses in human cells. This prevents the virus from producing new viruses and cleans up your infection. It can effectively reduce the symptoms associated with HIV and chronic hepatitis B infection.

What are the sign and symptoms of chronic hepatitis B infection?

The main symptoms include yellowing of eyes and skin, flu-like symptoms, pale stools and dark-colored urine.