HIV is a virus that can affect the immune system. If left untreated, it can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). However, taking PEP Emergency Medicine, an emergency antiretroviral medication, can reduce your chances of getting HIV if you start taking it soon after a potential exposure.

PEP Emergency Medicine


What is PEP?

PEP, or Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, is an antiviral medication used to prevent HIV infection in an emergency after a person has been exposed to the virus, such as through unprotected sex, condom breakage, or exposure to blood or bodily fluids from an HIV-infected person. PEP is most effective if started within 72 hours of exposure.

How does PEP work?

PEP consists of two or three antiviral medications that work together to stop the virus from multiplying during the initial stages of infection, which helps prevent HIV from spreading to the immune system. It does not cure existing HIV infection, but it does help prevent the virus from gaining a foothold in the body when started soon after exposure. PEP should be started within 72 hours of exposure and taken daily for 28 days for maximum effectiveness.

Who should receive PEP Emergency Medicine?

  • People who have unprotected sex with someone at high risk or who is HIV-infected.
  • People who have sex and the condom breaks or slips off during sex.
  • People who come into contact with blood or other potentially contaminated fluids through wounds or mucous membranes.
  • People who have been sexually assaulted or raped should receive PEP immediately.
  • Healthcare workers who have been punctured by a needle or exposed to bodily fluids from an infected person or have had an accident at work.
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What to do after being exposed to HIV

  • Take immediate action. Wash the affected area with clean water and soap or saline immediately.
  • Consult a doctor as soon as possible. Get a consultation and risk assessment from a doctor to consider using PEP.
  • Start taking PEP within 72 hours. The speed of starting the drug is important for its effectiveness.
  • Follow your doctor’s advice. Take the full course of medication and attend your follow-up appointments.

Things to know about PEP

  • PEP is not a primary method of prevention. PEP is used only in emergencies. Effective prevention, such as using condoms, is still the best method.
  • You must take the drug strictly for 28 days. You should not stop taking it yourself or forget to take it because it may reduce its effectiveness.
  • Side effects Some people may experience nausea, diarrhea or fatigue, which are usually not serious and will go away on their own.
  • It is not 100% guaranteed. Although PEP is highly effective, it cannot prevent HIV infection 100% if it is not taken correctly.
  • You should get your HIV status checked after 1 month of treatment and again in 3 months.

Receiving PEP at Phuket Medical Clinic, Laguna Branch

Phuket Medical Clinic, Laguna Branch is a clinic that provides PEP by a team of doctors and nurses who are experts in caring for people at risk of HIV, including counseling and follow-up after receiving the medication.

The services are as follows:

  • Risk assessment A team of expert doctors will help analyze and assess the risk of exposure to the virus.
  • Prescribing PEP Receive standard PEP along with advice on how to take it and possible side effects.
  • Follow-up Provides blood tests and follow-up after receiving the medication to assess the effectiveness of prevention.
  • Personal counseling Counseling services in a private and safe atmosphere

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Contact Channels

Laguna Branch

  • Phuket Medical Clinic, Laguna Branch is located at 58/1, Cherngtalay Subdistrict, Thalang District, Phuket Province 83100
  • Open every day, Monday – Sunday, 09.00 – 22.00 hrs.
  • Inquire via Line id. @pmcphuket (with @)
  • Contact number 096 236 2449
  • Clinic map https://maps.app.goo.gl/SXaeLrSU9Lx47YPH6
  • Book an appointment online https://pmclaguna.youcanbook.me

Branch in the city

Boat Lagoon Branch

  • Phuket Medical Clinic Boat Lagoon Branch is located at 20/96. Moo 2, Thepkrasattri Rd., Koh Kaew Subdistrict, Mueang Phuket District, Phuket Province 83000
  • Open every day, Monday – Sunday, 10.00 – 18.00 hrs.
  • Inquire via Line ID. @pmcphuket (with @)
  • Contact number 096 696 2449
  • Clinic map https://maps.app.goo.gl/HbqfUKMEHXuKwan96
  • Book an appointment online https://pmctown.youcanbook.me

PEP Emergency Medicine PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is a medication that can help prevent HIV infection if started within 72 hours of a potential risk, such as unprotected sex, condom breakage, or exposure to bodily fluids from an infected person. It’s important to follow your doctor’s advice and start taking the medication quickly, which is key because PEP is not a long-term method of prevention, but it is an effective emergency aid when taken quickly.

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