Daclafab 60mg Tablet
Product Info
| Prescription required | Yes |
| Marketer | Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd |
| Active Ingredient | Daclatasvir (60mg) |
| Storage | Store below 30°C |
| Chemical Class | Valine derivatives |
| Habit Forming | No |
| Therapeutic Class | ANTI INFECTIVES |
| Action Class | Direct acting hepatitis C agent |
| User Rating | 4.6 |
| User Reviews | 567 |
FAQ
What if you forget to take Daclafab Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Daclafab 60mg, 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 dosing schedule.
Daclafab 60mg Tablet Reviews
Daclafab 60mg is an antiviral medication. It is used along with other medications for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
Daclafab 60mg should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better If you miss a dose, 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.
It has fewer side effects as compared to other similar medicines, like fatigue, headache, nausea, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and anemia (low red blood cell count). Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
Daclafab 60mg should be taken in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken with or without food, preferably at a fixed time. Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better If you miss a dose, 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.
It has fewer side effects as compared to other similar medicines, like fatigue, headache, nausea, insomnia (difficulty sleeping), and anemia (low red blood cell count). Inform your doctor if these side effects persist for a longer duration. Please consult your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.
How Daclafab 60mg Tablet Works
Daclafab 60mg is an antiviral medication. It works by lowering a load of hepatitis C virus in the body and removing the virus from the blood over a period of time.
How to Use Daclafab 60mg 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. Daclafab 60mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Benefits of Daclafab 60mg Tablet
- In Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection: Daclafab 60mg works by preventing the HCV virus from multiplying in your body. It helps control the infection and makes the immune system work better. This lowers your chances of getting complications and improves your quality of life. This medicine is always taken in combination with other antiretroviral medicines. It is not a cure and should neither be used to prevent HCV infection. You must take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor. Taking all doses in the right amount at the right times greatly increases the effectiveness of the medicine.
Uses of Daclafab 60mg Tablet
- Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection
Daclafab 60mg Tablet Side Effects
Safety Tips
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Daclafab 60mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Breast feeding
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Daclafab 60mg is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.
Liver
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Daclafab 60mg is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Daclafab 60mg is recommended.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Daclafab 60mg is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Daclafab 60mg is recommended.
Pregnancy
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Daclafab 60mg may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor.
Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Daclafab 60mg. Please consult your doctor.
Quick Tips
- Do not skip any doses and finish the full course of treatment even if you feel better.
- It has fewer side effects compared to other similar medications.
- You will usually need to take this medicine every day for either 12 or 24 weeks.
- Your doctor may monitor your liver function and the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body regularly.
- Daclafab 60mg is used along with other medications for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
- It may cause fatigue, dizziness, and blurred vision. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
- Do not stop taking Daclafab 60mg without your doctor’s advice.
- Take it with food, preferably at the same time everyday.