•Changes in body fat have been seen in some patients taking Emtriva and other anti-HIV-1 medicines. These changes may include increased amount of fat in the upper back and neck ("buffalo hump"), breast, and around the main part of your body (trunk). Loss of fat from the legs, arms and face may also happen. The cause and long term health effects of these conditions are not known at this time.
The most common side effects of Emtriva used with other anti-HIV-1 medicines are headache, diarrhea, and nausea. Other side effects include allergic reaction, dizziness, sleeping problems, abnormal dreams, vomiting, indigestion, stomach pain, pain, weakness and rash. Skin discoloration may also happen with Emtriva.

There have been other side effects in patients taking Emtriva. However, these side effects may have been due to other medicines that patients were taking or to HIV-1 itself. Some of these side effects can be serious.

This list of side effects is not complete. If you have questions about side effects, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist. You should report any new or continuing symptoms to your healthcare provider right away. Your healthcare provider may be able to help you manage these side effects.

How do I store Emtriva?

•Keep Emtriva and all other medicines out of reach of children.
•Store Emtriva capsules between 59 °F and 86 °F (15 °C to 30 °C).
•Store Emtriva oral solution in a refrigerator between 36 °F and 46 °F (2 °C–8 °C). Do not freeze. Alternatively, the product may be stored at room temperature for up to 3 months and any remaining solution in the bottle must be discarded after the 3 months.
•Do not keep your medicine in places that are too hot or cold.
•Do not keep medicine that is out of date or that you no longer need. If you throw any medicines away make sure that children will not find them.
General information about Emtriva:

Medicines are sometimes prescribed for conditions that are not mentioned in patient information leaflets. Do not use Emtriva for a condition for which it was not prescribed. Do not give Emtriva to other people, even if they have the same symptoms you have. It may harm them.

This leaflet summarizes the most important information about Emtriva. If you would like more information, talk with your doctor. You can ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for information about Emtriva that is written for health professionals. For more information, you may also call 1-800-GILEAD5.

What are the ingredients of Emtriva?

Active Ingredient: emtricitabine

Inactive Ingredients for Emtriva capsules: crospovidone, magnesium stearate, microcrystalline cellulose, povidone, titanium dioxide, gelatin, and FD&C blue No. 2.

Inactive Ingredients for Emtriva oral solution: Cotton candy flavor, FD&C yellow No. 6, edetate disodium, methylparaben and propylparaben, sodium phosphate (monobasic), propylene glycol, water, and xylitol. Sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid may be used to adjust pH.

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