SA HIV/TB Hotline

Liquid Thought Technology Holdings

About this app

This app is produced by the National HIV & TB Health Care Worker Hotline in South Africa. The hotline is run by the Medicines Information Centre, situated in the Division of Clinical Pharmacology at the University of Cape Town and is funded by the NDOH. It provides up-to-date, simple, and easy-to-use access to the latest HIV & TB information wherever you are, including:

- Drug Interactions: search multiple ARVs and essential medicines simultaneously.

- Management of Adverse Drug Reactions: rash, kidney injury & liver injury made easy via algorithms.

- DR-TB Adverse Drug Reactions: search via medicine or adverse reaction.

- ARV & TB Drug Info: find dosages, contraindications, etc.

- Guideline Posters: National & Western Cape, including TB & ART for adults and children, PMTCT, PEP, PrEP, RR-TB, DTG interactions and dosing charts for children. BONUS: they’re now shareable and printable.
NDOH Algorithms: as per National guidelines. Also shareable.

- It is free and can be used offline!

What’s new

Updated ARV Drug Dosing for Children: the under-28-days checkbox and dosing tool have been removed.
Added a clear red notice directing clinicians to page 2 of the ARV Drug Dosing Chart 2025 for neonates and preterm infants.
Tapping the notice opens the chart poster directly on the relevant page.
Stability updates for a smoother experience.