Dalimune 50mg Tablet belongs to a group of medicines called antiretrovirals. It is used to treat HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), the virus that can cause AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). It prevents the multiplication of viruses in human cells and clears up your infection.

Dalimune 50mg Tablet is used to control and treat HIV (viral) infection that causes AIDS

Uses of Dalimune Tablet

HIV infection

Benefits of Dalimune Tablet

In HIV infection

Dalimune 50mg Tablet prevents HIV from multiplying in the body. It helps control the infection and make the immune system work better. This lowers the chances of getting complications, such as new infections, and improves the quality of life. This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines.

It is not a cure of HIV or AIDS and should not be used to prevent HIV after accidental exposure to a risk. It is important to take this medicine as prescribed by the doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of this combination of medicines and reduces the chances of HIV infection becoming resistant to antiretroviral medicines. Although taking this medicine does not prevent the passing of HIV to other people.

Side effects of Dalimune Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Dalimune

Headache
Insomnia (difficulty in sleeping)
Dizziness
Diarrhea
Nausea
Fatigue
Muscle pain
Increased liver enzymes

How to use Dalimune Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Dalimune 50mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Dalimune Tablet works

Dalimune 50mg Tablet is an anti-HIV medication. It prevents the multiplication of virus in human cells. This stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Dalimune 50mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dalimune 50mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Dalimune 50mg Tablet is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Dalimune 50mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Dalimune 50mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Dalimune 50mg Tablet is recommended.

Liver

CAUTION

Dalimune 50mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Dalimune 50mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Dalimune Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Dalimune 50mg Tablet, 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.

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Quick tips

Take Dalimune 50mg Tablet with or without food, preferably at the same time everyday.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Do not take antacids or calcium supplements an hour before or two hours after taking Dalimune 50mg Tablet.
Your doctor may monitor your liver function regularly during treatment. Inform your doctor if you notice yellowing of eyes or skin, dark urine, or stomach pain.
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pyridinecarboxylic acids derivatives

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Integrase (HIV) inhibitors

Patient concerns

hello, one of my frnd suffering with hiv infection from last 2yrs her cd4 is more than 470 and viral load is zero undetectable now she is using art medicines i have doubt that can we have to use art medicine in the whole life or can we stop it once we get viral load zero

Dr. Atula Gupta

Dermatology

You still need to be on ART even if the viral load is undetectable

i have unprotected sex with my friend. Can I take any drugs now to prevent any STD/HIV infection

Dr. Shyam Gupta

Obstetrics and Gynaecology

Hello PATIENT to 1mg. There is some medicine for prophylactic but you need to see physician for prescription and better you check HIV status of both partner

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