tafnat tablet - Uses, Price, Side Effects & Substitutes
โ ๏ธ Hepatotoxicity Risk
๐คฐ Pregnancy Category C
๐ Prescription Required
๐ Generic Available
Medically Reviewed
Dr. SaathiMed Expert Panel | Jun 22, 2026
What is tafnat tablet used for?
tafnat tablet (Tenofovir Alafenamide (25mg)) is used to treat ANTI INFECTIVES. It contains Tenofovir Alafenamide (25mg), which works by treating the condition effectively. Always consult your doctor before use. Take as prescribed.
- Generic Name: Tenofovir Alafenamide (25mg)
- Manufacturer: Natco Pharma Ltd
- Form: Allopathy
- Pregnancy Category: Consult doctor
- Prescription Required: Yes
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๐ tafnat tablet Uses & Benefits
- Tafnat Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infection and chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection.
- It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells.
- This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.Tafnat Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor.
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- Take it with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body.
- It is important to keep taking them until your doctor tells you it is safe to stop.Some people may experience headache as a side effect of this medicine .
- Please consult your doctor if it persists for a longer duration.
- These are usually not serious but tell your doctor if they bother you or do not go away.
- Rarely, some people may experience a skin reaction or liver damage.
- Your doctor will closely monitor you for these in the initial period of treatment.Before taking it, tell your doctor if you have any skin problems or liver or kidney disease.
- While using it, you may need regular blood tests to check your blood counts and liver function.
- Avoid drinking alcohol as it may increase your risk of liver damage.
- Pregnant or breastfeeding mothers should consult their doctor before using this medicine.
- Do not have unprotected sex or share personal items like razors or toothbrushes, if you are HIV positive.
- Talk to your doctor about safe ways like condoms to prevent HIV transmission during sex.
๐ Drug Information
| Generic Name(s) | Tenofovir Alafenamide (25mg) |
| Brand Name | tafnat tablet |
| Manufacturer | Natco Pharma Ltd |
| Packaging / Form | Varies by brand (Allopathy) |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Nucleoside/nucleotide reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs) |
| Route of Administration | Oral |
| Storage | Room temperature (15-30ยฐC), away from moisture |
| Shelf Life | As per manufacturer |
๐ก How to Take tafnat tablet
Follow your doctor's prescription exactly.
โ ๏ธ Side Effects of tafnat tablet
- Headache
- Diarrhea
- Vomiting
- Nausea
- Dizziness
- Rash
- Fatigue
- Weakness
- Abdominal pain
- Itching
- Increased transaminase level in blood
Consult your doctor if you experience any unusual symptoms.
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๐ก๏ธ Safety & Warnings
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๐ Substitutes for tafnat tablet
View AllAlternative brands with exact same active ingredient (Tenofovir Alafenamide (25mg)):
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Tenvir AF 25mg TabletCipla Ltd โน1,264.92 15% CHEAPER
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durataf 25mg tabletDr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd โน1,488.00 SAME PRICE
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tenohep af tabletZydus Cadila โน1,488.14 SAME PRICE
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hepbest tabletMylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd โน1,550.00 4.2% COSTLIER
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tafsure tabletAprazer Healthcare Pvt Ltd โน1,551.00 4.2% COSTLIER
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tentide af 25mg tabletSun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd โน1,551.60 4.3% COSTLIER
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tenvir-af tabletCipla Ltd โน1,577.42 6% COSTLIER
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Tafero TabletHetero Healthcare Limited โน1,676.00 12.6% COSTLIER
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emtaf-b tabletEmcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd โน1,797.00 20.8% COSTLIER
Medical Note: Always consult your doctor before switching medications.