Favisave 400mg Tablet
strip of 10.0 tablets.Prescription required
About this product:
| Salt Composition: | Favipiravir (400mg) |
| Manufacturer: | Anax Lifescience |
| Storage: | Below 25 degree celcius |
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Favisave 400mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine used for the treatment of mild to moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in adults. Favisave 400mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine used for the treatment of mild to moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in adults. It stops the virus from multiplying and therefore, decreases the viral load in the body. Take Favisave 400mg Tablet only as per the dose and duration suggested by your doctor. Do not self-medicate. The most common side effects of this medicine include increased uric acid levels in blood, diarrhea, decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), and increased liver enzymes. If any of these side effects bother you, consult with your doctor.
Favisave 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.
What is Favisave 400mg Tablet used for?
Favisave 400mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine used to manage mild to moderate COVID-19 infection.
When should treatment with Favisave 400mg Tablet be started?
Treatment with Favisave 400mg Tablet should be initiated as soon as possible after testing positive for COVID-19, as early use is seen to be more effective in treating the infection. Delaying treatment can slow down recovery and worsen symptoms.
Who should not take Favisave 400mg Tablet?
Favisave 400mg Tablet should not be used by patients who are allergic to it or any of its ingredients, children, individuals with severe kidney or liver disease, people with abnormal uric acid levels or gout, and pregnant or breastfeeding women. It is also not recommended for use in the elderly unless under close medical supervision.
How should Favisave 400mg Tablet be taken?
Favisave 400mg Tablet should be taken as directed by a doctor, typically 1,800 mg twice on day one followed by 800 mg twice daily up to day 14. It is essential to follow the doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Can Favisave 400mg Tablet be used in the elderly and children?
Favisave 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in the elderly due to potential compromised organ functions. However, it has not been administered to children, and its use may cause serious side effects in this age group.
Can Favisave 400mg Tablet be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, Favisave 400mg Tablet should not be used for treating COVID-19 infection in pregnant or breastfeeding women due to potential harmful effects on the baby. Consult a doctor if tested positive or suspected of COVID-19.
How does Favisave 400mg Tablet work?
Favisave 400mg Tablet inhibits viral replication, reducing the amount of virus in the human body and leading to faster recovery.
How should Favisave 400mg Tablet be stored?
Favisave 400mg Tablet should be stored at a temperature not more than 30 degrees Celsius, away from children's reach.
Can I take Favisave 400mg Tablet with diabetes and hypertension?
Yes, under medical supervision. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
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. Favisave 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
- Inform your doctor if you have gout, uric acid, liver or kidney disease
- Favisave 400mg Tablet 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
- It is advisable to use contraceptive methods while taking Favisave 400mg Tablet and for 7 days after the completion of the treatment
- Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
- Increased uric acid levels in blood
- Diarrhea
- Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
- Increased liver enzymes
Alcohol
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Favisave 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeed
Favisave 400mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy
Favisave 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.
