Favicor 400mg Tablet

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Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	AAA Pharma Trade Pvt Ltd
Active Ingredient	Favipiravir (400mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Chemical Class	Pyrazinecarboxamide derivative
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
User Rating	4.5
User Reviews	765

FAQ

Can Favicor 400mg be used in the elderly and children?

Since the elderly often have compromised organ functions, Favicor 400mg should be given with care to them, alongside regular monitoring. Favicor 400mg has not been administered in children. However, some early experimental data suggests that Favicor 400mg 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 is Favicor 400mg? What is it used for?

Favicor 400mg is a medicine that belongs to a class of medicines called antiviral medicines. Favicor 400mg is used for managing patients suffering from mild to moderate Covid-19 infection.

How should Favicor 400mg be stored?

Favicor 400mg should be stored at a temperature not more than 30 degrees Celsius. Make sure to keep it away from the reach of children.

For how long and in what dose should Favicor 400mg be taken?

Favicor 400mg 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 Favicor 400mg.

I have diabetes and hypertension. Can I take Favicor 400mg?

Yes. Favicor 400mg 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.

Can Favicor 400mg be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?

No, Favicor 400mg should not be used for treating Covid-19 infection in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Favicor 400mg 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.

Who should not take Favicor 400mg?

Favicor 400mg should not be used for treating patients who are allergic to Favicor 400mg or any of its ingredients. Children should not be given Favicor 400mg. 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 Favicor 400mg. If you are planning a baby, pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before starting treatment with Favicor 400mg 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 Favicor 400mg?

Favicor 400mg 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 Favicor 400mg, 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 Favicor 400mg work?

Favicor 400mg 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.

What if you forget to take Favicor Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Favicor 400mg, 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.

Favicor 400mg Tablet Reviews

Favicor 400mg 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 Favicor 400mg 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. Favicor 400mg 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 Favicor 400mg Tablet Works

Favicor 400mg 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 Favicor 400mg 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. Favicor 400mg may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Favicor 400mg 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. Favicor 400mg is used to manage these symptoms in mildly to moderately infected individuals and helps you recover from the infection.Favicor 400mg 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 Favicor 400mg Tablet

Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Favicor 400mg Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Breast feeding ^UNSAFE

Favicor 400mg is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Favicor 400mg should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Favicor 400mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Favicor 400mg. Please consult your doctor.

Driving ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

It is not known whether Favicor 400mg alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Pregnancy ^UNSAFE

Favicor 400mg 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.

Liver ^CAUTION

Favicor 400mg should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Favicor 400mg may be needed. Please consult your doctor.

Quick Tips

Inform your doctor if you have gout, uric acid, liver, or kidney disease.
Inform your doctor if you have gout, uric acid, liver, or kidney disease.
Favicor 400mg should be administered with care to elderly patients by monitoring their general conditions.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Favicor 400mg 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.
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.
Favicor 400mg can be taken on an empty or full stomach. However, taking it with food might reduce the possibility of nausea and vomiting.
Favicor 400mg is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 symptoms.
It is advisable to use contraceptive methods while taking Favicor 400mg and for 7 days after the completion of the treatment.
Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
Favicor 400mg is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 symptoms.
Favicor 400mg should be administered with care to elderly patients by monitoring their general conditions.
It is advisable to use contraceptive methods while taking Favicor 400mg and for 7 days after the completion of the treatment.