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Question

What is the difference between Tribuss and Telatri?

21 July 2021. Related: All topics, Changing treatment, South Africa, Starting treatment.

Answer

Answer: Simon Collins

Hi there,

Tribuss and Teletri are both single pill combinations to treat HIV.

There are many different makes of each of these generic drugs.

Generic HIV drugs
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Telatri is a more modern combination. It includes tenofovir DF, lamivudine (3TC) and dolutegravir coformulated into a single pill (TLD)

Tribuss is an older type of treatment. It includes efavirenz plus emtricitabine plus tenofovir-DF.

24 comments

  1. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Akhona, as with all HIV medication Telatri should be taken at the same time every day.

    This is because Telatri is active in the body for about 24 hours. After 24 hours the drug is less effective in the body and will need the next dose to keep the level high enough in the body to work. Taking the treatment late can risk your treatment becoming less effective in treating HIV. Taking your treatment early can lead to more side effects when the medication levels are too high in your body.

  2. Akhona •

    Can l take the telatri pill any time of day or the same time every day?

  3. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Ningi, Telatri is a generic version of TLD. This is a medication that can be used as both PEP and ARVs.

  4. Ningi •

    Hai is Telatri tablets an Arv or Pep?

  5. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Emily, what is the name of the medication you are taking?

  6. Emily •

    What time should I take

  7. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Biseng, it is usually advised to avoid sex while you are unsure your status or use a condom. After you can confirm your HIV status you can then start with PrEP.

  8. Biseng •

    Hi.
    I’m on acriptega for PEP. Can I start with my Prep immediately after finishing with PEP.
    Is Telatri( Prep)safe to take after acriptega. (PEP)

  9. Josh Peasegood •

    Hi Glen, Telatri is a suitable combination to use as PEP. Taking within 72 hours is effective. This will need to be a course for 28 days.

    Please follow this link for more information about testing and transmission: https://i-base.info/qa/factsheets/hiv-transmission-and-testing

  10. Glen •

    If exposed to someone with hiv
    Can i use telatri to prevent getting infected after being exposed for 60hours?

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