Virem 300mg Tablet

Darunavir (300mg)

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Virem 300mg Tablet is an antiviral or antiretroviral medicine. It is used in the treatment of HIV infection. It stops the virus from producing new viruses and clears up your infection.

Written By Dr. Subita Alagh, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 25 Nov 2025 | 03:05 PM (IST)

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General Information

Contains

Darunavir (300mg)

Marketer

Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C

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Product introduction

Virem 300mg Tablet should be taken with food, as this increases the absorption of the medicine into the body. You should take it in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Taking it at the same time every day will help you to remember to take it. Do not stop taking it until you have finished the complete course, even when you feel better. If you stop taking this medicine too early then infection may return or worsen.

Some people may experience nausea, diarrhea, and increased cholesterol or triglyceride levels, as side effects of this medicine. Please consult your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Inform your doctor if you have diabetes as it can increase sugar levels in the blood.

Before using it, you should tell your doctor if you are allergic to any antibiotics or have any kidney or liver problems. Inform your doctor before taking this drug if you are an elderly patient, of, or above 65 years of age, if you have a history of liver disease including hepatitis B or C, or have hemophilia, or if you are allergic to sulfa drugs.

Uses of Virem Tablet

HIV infection

Benefits of Virem Tablet

HIV infection
HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) weakens the immune system by attacking important immune cells, making the body vulnerable to infections and illnesses. Virem 300mg Tablet is used in the treatment of HIV infection as part of combination antiretroviral therapy. It helps lower the amount of HIV in the body, maintains immune function, and reduces the risk of HIV-related complications, improving overall health and quality of life.

Side effects of Virem 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 Virem

Diarrhea
Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
Increased triglyceride level in blood
Nausea
Abdominal pain
Headache
Vomiting
Skin rash

How to use Virem 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. Virem 300mg Tablet should be taken with or after food.

How Virem Tablet works

Virem 300mg Tablet is an anti-HIV medication. It works by interfering with an enzyme (protease), which is required by HIV-infected cells to make new viruses. This stops the production of new viruses.

Quick tips

Virem 300mg Tablet should be taken with food.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with this medicine.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Virem 300mg Tablet should be taken with food.
Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
Do not take antacids an hour before or two hours after taking Virem 300mg Tablet.
It may cause dizziness or sleepiness. Do not drive or do anything that requires concentration until you know how it affects you.
Stop taking medications (prescribed for erectile dysfunction) like sildenafil or tadalafil while on treatment with this medicine.
Your doctor may check your liver function regularly. Inform your doctor if you develop abdominal pain, loss of appetite darkened urine or yellowing of the eyes or skin (jaundice).
Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning pregnancy or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CAUTION

Alcohol should be used with caution while taking Virem 300mg Tablet.

Pregnancy

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Virem 300mg Tablet is generally considered safe to use during pregnancy. Animal studies do not indicate harmful effects. However, there are limited human studies.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Virem 300mg Tablet may be safe to use during breastfeeding. Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effects to the developing baby; however, there are limited human studies.

Driving

UNSAFE

Virem 300mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision, or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.

Kidney

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Virem 300mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment is recommended.
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Liver

CAUTION

Virem 300mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Limited information is available on use of Virem 300mg Tablet in these patients. Dose adjustment may not be required in patients with mild to moderate liver disease.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Virem with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects

Life-threatening

Ranolazine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Ranolazine with Darunavir.

Life-threatening

Domperidone (Oral Route)

Do not consume Domperidone with Darunavir. Darunavir may raise blood levels of Domperidone.

Life-threatening

Simvastatin (Oral Route)

Do not consume Simvastatin with Darunavir.

Life-threatening

Ivabradine (Oral Route)

Do not consume Ivabradine with Darunavir. Darunavir may raise blood levels of Ivabradine.

Life-threatening

Lovastatin (Oral Route)

Do not consume Lovastatin with Darunavir. Darunavir may raise blood levels of Lovastatin.

Frequently asked questions

Does Virem 300mg Tablet cause hair loss?

Virem 300mg Tablet doesn’t seem to have the potential for causing hair loss.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Aminobenzenesulfonamides

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Action Class

Protease Inhibitors

Related lab tests

HIV 1 & 2, Ab Western Blot

HIV 1 And 2 Antibody - Chromatography

HIV 1 And 2 Antibody - ELISA

References

Flexner C. Antiretroviral Agents and Treatment of HIV Infection. In: Brunton LL, Chabner BA, Knollmann BC, editors. Goodman & Gilman’s: The Pharmacological Basis of Therapeutics. New York, New York: McGraw-Hill Medical; 2011. pp. 1653-654.
Safrin S. Antiviral Agents. In: Katzung BG, Masters SB, Trevor AJ, editors. Basic and Clinical Pharmacology. 11th ed. New Delhi, India: Tata McGraw Hill Education Private Limited; 2009. p. 863.
Briggs GG, Freeman RK, editors. A Reference Guide to Fetal and Neonatal Risk: Drugs in Pregnancy and Lactation. 10th ed. Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer Health; 2015. pp. 360-61.
Darunavir. Gurabo, Puerto Rico: Tibotec, Inc; 2006. [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:
Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO). [Accessed 01 Apr. 2019] (online) Available from:

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Marketer details

Name: Emcure Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Address: 255/2, Hinjawadi, Pune - 411057, India / Godown A, Gat No. 408 and 410, Vill: Urse, Tal: Maval, Pune-410 506, Maharashtra, India.

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General Information

Contains

Marketer

Storage

Product introduction

Uses of Virem Tablet

Benefits of Virem Tablet

Side effects of Virem Tablet

How to use Virem Tablet

How Virem Tablet works

Quick tips

Safety advice

Alcohol

Pregnancy

Breast feeding

Driving

Kidney

Liver

Interaction with drugs

Ranolazine (Oral Route)

Domperidone (Oral Route)

Simvastatin (Oral Route)

Ivabradine (Oral Route)

Lovastatin (Oral Route)

Frequently asked questions

Does Virem 300mg Tablet cause hair loss?

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

Action Class

Related lab tests

HIV 1 & 2, Ab Western Blot

HIV 1 And 2 Antibody - Chromatography

HIV 1 And 2 Antibody - ELISA

References

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