Foivir 800mg Tablet

Here you'll find essential details about Foivir 800mg Tablet, a Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd product containing the salt combination Favipiravir (800mg). Key uses of this medication include Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Take a moment to explore the specific information provided in the 'Detail' section and utilize the wishlist and compare features for a better understanding.

MRP: ₹ 1400
Packing: 10.0 tablets in 1 strip
Salt Combination: Favipiravir (800mg)
Brand: Intas Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Uses: Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Description

Foivir 800mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine
It is 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 Foivir 800mg 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 the 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.
To make sure it is safe for you, you should let your doctor know if you have severe kidney or liver disease before taking this medicine
Foivir 800mg Tablet is not recommended for women who are pregnant, suspected to be pregnant or breastfeeding, as it can cause harmful effects to the developing baby
Also, inform your doctor if you have a history of hypersensitivity to this drug, have abnormalities in uric acid metabolism, or have gout.

Cautions

Liver:	CAUTION: Foivir 800mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Foivir 800mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney:	CAUTION: Foivir 800mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Foivir 800mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Driving:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether Foivir 800mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding:	UNSAFE: Foivir 800mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnency:	UNSAFE: Foivir 800mg 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.
Alcohol:	CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR: It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Foivir 800mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Drug Action:	N/A
Therapeutic class:	ANTI INFECTIVES
Habit Forming:	No
Chemical Class:	Pyrazinecarboxamide derivative

Uses of Foivir 800mg Tablet

In Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is a highly infectious disease that is caused by a strain of a virus called coronavirus
The most common symptoms are fever, cough, loss of taste or smell, breathing difficulty, nasal congestion, and diarrhea among others
Foivir 800mg Tablet is used to manage these symptoms in mildly to moderately infected individuals and helps you recover from the infection
Foivir 800mg Tablet should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor
If you think you have come in contact with a person who has been infected with Covid-19, or if you feel any of these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately.

Missed Doses

If you miss a dose of Foivir 800mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

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