Favitis 400mg Tablet

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Composition FOR Favitis 400mg Tablet

Favipiravir(400mg)

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Favitis 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
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CAUTION
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Favitis 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Favitis 400mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
UNSAFE
Favitis 400mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
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SALT INFORMATION FOR Favitis 400mg Tablet

Favipiravir(400mg)

Favitis tablet uses

{med_name} is used in the treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

How favitis tablet works

Favitis 400mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine. It stops the SARS-CoV-2 virus from multiplying. By doing so, it decreases viral load in the body, restricts the spread of infection and helps in speeding up the recovery process.

Common side effects of favitis tablet

Increased uric acid level in blood, Diarrhea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Increased liver enzymes, Increased triglyceride level in blood, Abnormal behavior, Eczema, Itching, Liver dysfunction

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Expert advice FOR Favitis Tablet

  • Favipiravir is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 symptoms.
  • Inform your doctor if you have gout, uric acid, liver, or kidney disease.
  • Favipiravir should be administered with care to elderly patients by monitoring their general conditions.
  • Seek immediate medical attention if you see signs of allergic reactions like red or blistering rash, difficulty swallowing or breathing, swelling of the eyelids, lips, face, throat, or tongue.
  • Favipiravir can be taken on an empty or full stomach. However, taking it with food might reduce the possibility of nausea and vomiting.
  • It is advisable to use contraceptive methods while taking Favipiravir and for 7 days after the completion of the treatment.
  • Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Favipiravir is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 symptoms.
  • Inform your doctor if you have gout, uric acid, liver, or kidney disease.
  • Favipiravir should be administered with care to elderly patients by monitoring their general conditions.
  • Seek immediate medical attention if you see signs of allergic reactions like red or blistering rash, difficulty swallowing or breathing, swelling of the eyelids, lips, face, throat, or tongue.
  • Favipiravir can be taken on an empty or full stomach. However, taking it with food might reduce the possibility of nausea and vomiting.
  • It is advisable to use contraceptive methods while taking Favipiravir and for 7 days after the completion of the treatment.
  • Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Frequently asked questions FOR Favitis 400mg Tablet

Favipiravir

Q. What is Favitis 400mg Tablet? What is it used for?
Favitis 400mg Tablet is a medicine that belongs to a class of medicines called antiviral medicines. Favitis 400mg Tablet is used for managing patients suffering from mild to moderate Covid-19 infection.
Q. When is the best time to start treatment with Favitis 400mg Tablet?
Favitis 400mg Tablet is best taken in mildly infected individuals than in those who have severe Covid-19 infection. This is because early use of antiviral medicines, such as Favitis 400mg Tablet, is seen to be more effective in treating Covid-19 infection. Delay in treatment only slows down the recovery process and worsens the existing symptoms such as breathing issues, cough, or fever. If left untreated, this viral infection may even lead to organ failure. Once tested positive for Covid-19, consult your doctor immediately.
Q. Who should not take Favitis 400mg Tablet?
Favitis 400mg Tablet should not be used for treating patients who are allergic to Favitis 400mg Tablet or any of its ingredients. Children should not be given Favitis 400mg Tablet. It should not be given to patients with severe kidney or liver disease too. Additionally, people who have any abnormal uric acid levels or are suffering from gout must inform their doctor before taking Favitis 400mg Tablet. If you are planning a baby, pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before starting treatment with Favitis 400mg Tablet to avoid any potential harm to your baby. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
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Q. For how long and in what dose should Favitis 400mg Tablet be taken?
Favitis 400mg Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. It is taken orally (by mouth) and the recommended dose is 1,800 mg twice on day 1, followed by 800 mg twice daily up to day 14. Do not self medicate. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Favitis 400mg Tablet.
Q. Can Favitis 400mg Tablet be used in the elderly and children?
Since the elderly often have compromised organ functions, Favitis 400mg Tablet should be given with care to them, alongside regular monitoring. Favitis 400mg Tablet has not been administered in children. However, some early experimental data suggests that Favitis 400mg Tablet may cause serious side effects in the younger age group. Therefore, this medicine should not be consumed by the elderly and children, unless advised by your doctor.
Q. Can Favitis 400mg Tablet be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, Favitis 400mg Tablet should not be used for treating Covid-19 infection in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Favitis 400mg Tablet is not considered safe to be used in pregnant or breastfeeding mothers as its use may cause harmful effects on the baby. If you are planning a baby, pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor if you are tested positive for Covid-19 or even if you are suspected of Covid-19 infection. Your doctor will decide what is best for you depending on your condition.
Q. How does Favitis 400mg Tablet work?
Favitis 400mg Tablet inhibits replication (a process by which this virus multiplies) of the Covid-19 virus and stops the further spread of the infection. In this way the amount of virus in the human body decreases, thereby leading to faster recovery.
Q. How should Favitis 400mg Tablet be stored?
Favitis 400mg Tablet should be stored at a temperature not more than 30 degrees Celsius. Make sure to keep it away from the reach of children.
Q. I have diabetes and hypertension. Can I take Favitis 400mg Tablet?
Yes. Favitis 400mg Tablet may be given to patients with comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertension, under medical supervision. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit.

Content on this page was last updated on 23 October, 2024, by Dr. Varun Gupta (MD Pharmacology)