Safe, confidential and non-judgemental care for everyone
Safe, confidential and non-judgemental care for everyone
HIV prevention · Bengaluru, Mangaluru and online
PEP is emergency medicine taken after a possible HIV exposure. PrEP is medicine taken before exposure to stay protected. Both are prescribed by our doctors in a confidential consultation, online or in clinic.
Start PEP as soon as possible, ideally within 2 hours and no later than 72 hours. Do not wait for a test result. Call us now.
The sooner you start, the better it works. If you are unsure whether your exposure counts, call us and a doctor will advise you.
PEP (post exposure prophylaxis) is a 28 day course of HIV medicines started within 72 hours of a possible exposure, such as condomless sex, a condom break, sexual assault, or a needlestick injury. It lowers the chance of HIV taking hold in the body. You will need an HIV test before starting and follow up HIV tests afterwards.
PrEP (pre exposure prophylaxis) is medicine taken by HIV negative people to prevent HIV. When taken as prescribed, it is highly effective at preventing HIV from sex. Before starting, you need an HIV test and a few baseline tests such as kidney function and hepatitis B. You then see a doctor and retest every 3 months.
PrEP does not protect against other STIs, so we also offer regular STI screening.
Talk to a doctor
Online or in clinic, fully confidential.
Get tested
Baseline HIV and other tests, home collection available.
Start your medicine
Prescribed by our doctor with clear instructions.
Follow up
Retesting and support until you are done or for as long as you take PrEP.
Online or in clinic.
By video or phone, from anywhere.
Online, for patients outside India.
Medicine and lab test costs are separate and explained during your consultation.
As soon as possible, ideally within 2 hours and no later than 72 hours. PEP is not recommended after 72 hours, so call us immediately.
PEP is a 28 day course. Take every dose and do not stop early, then come back for follow up HIV testing.
Yes. Cupid Clinics prescribes PEP at our Bengaluru clinic in Indiranagar and our Mangaluru clinic in Kodialbail, and our doctors can advise you online.
PEP is taken after a possible exposure, as an emergency. PrEP is taken before exposure, as ongoing prevention.
No. PrEP protects against HIV only. Condoms and regular STI testing help protect against other infections.
Yes. Your visit, tests and results are kept private and shared only with you.
Yes. You need a negative HIV test and baseline tests such as kidney function and hepatitis B before starting, and repeat testing every 3 months.
Modern PEP medicines are usually well tolerated. Some people feel mild nausea, tiredness, headache or an upset stomach in the first few days, which usually settles. Do not stop PEP on your own; call us and our doctor will help you manage any side effects.
A PEP or PrEP consultation costs ₹1,000 in clinic, or ₹599 online. Medicines and lab tests are charged separately, and the doctor explains the exact cost during your consultation.
Yes. PrEP is for anyone who is HIV negative and at ongoing risk of HIV, including women and transgender people. The doctor will advise the right way to take it, as daily PrEP is recommended for most people.
Medically reviewed by the Cupid Clinics medical team. Based on WHO, CDC and NACO guidance. Last updated October 2026.
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Bengaluru
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Mangaluru
Room No. 202, Lotus Paradise Centre, Bunts Hostel Road, Kodialbail 575003
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