Ciplenza Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Cipla Ltd
Active Ingredient	Favipiravir (200mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Pyrazinecarboxamide derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
User Rating	4.9
User Reviews	778

FAQ

For how long and in what dose should Ciplenza be taken?

Ciplenza 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 Ciplenza.

Can Ciplenza be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?

No, Ciplenza should not be used for treating Covid-19 infection in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Ciplenza 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.

I have diabetes and hypertension. Can I take Ciplenza?

Yes. Ciplenza 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.

What is Ciplenza? What is it used for?

Ciplenza is a medicine that belongs to a class of medicines called antiviral medicines. Ciplenza is used for managing patients suffering from mild to moderate Covid-19 infection.

Who should not take Ciplenza?

Ciplenza should not be used for treating patients who are allergic to Ciplenza or any of its ingredients. Children should not be given Ciplenza. 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 Ciplenza. If you are planning a baby, pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before starting treatment with Ciplenza to avoid any potential harm to your baby. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

When is the best time to start treatment with Ciplenza?

Ciplenza 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 Ciplenza, 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.

How does Ciplenza work?

Ciplenza 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.

How should Ciplenza be stored?

Ciplenza should be stored at a temperature not more than 30 degrees Celsius. Make sure to keep it away from the reach of children.

Can Ciplenza be used in the elderly and children?

Since the elderly often have compromised organ functions, Ciplenza should be given with care to them, alongside regular monitoring. Ciplenza has not been administered in children. However, some early experimental data suggests that Ciplenza 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.

What if you forget to take Ciplenza?

If you miss a dose of Ciplenza, 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.

Ciplenza Tablet Reviews

Ciplenza 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 Ciplenza 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. Ciplenza 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.

How Ciplenza Tablet Works

Ciplenza 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.

How to Use Ciplenza Tablet

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. Ciplenza may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Ciplenza 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. Ciplenza is used to manage these symptoms in mildly to moderately infected individuals and helps you recover from the infection.Ciplenza 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.

Uses of Ciplenza Tablet

Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Ciplenza Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Pregnancy ^UNSAFE

Ciplenza 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 Ciplenza. Please consult your doctor.

Liver ^CAUTION

Ciplenza should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Ciplenza may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Ciplenza should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Ciplenza may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^UNSAFE

Ciplenza is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Ciplenza alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if you have gout, uric acid, liver, or kidney disease.
Ciplenza is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 symptoms.
Ciplenza can be taken on an empty or full stomach. However, taking it with food might reduce the possibility of nausea and vomiting.
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.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Ciplenza should be administered with care to elderly patients by monitoring their general conditions.
Ciplenza should be administered with care to elderly patients by monitoring their general conditions.
Inform your doctor if you have gout, uric acid, liver, or kidney disease.
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 Ciplenza and for 7 days after the completion of the treatment.
Ciplenza can be taken on an empty or full stomach. However, taking it with food might reduce the possibility of nausea and vomiting.
Ciplenza is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 symptoms.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
It is advisable to use contraceptive methods while taking Ciplenza and for 7 days after the completion of the treatment.