Favilow 800 Tablet


Product Info

Prescription required Yes
Marketer MSN Laboratories
Active Ingredient Favipiravir (800mg)
Storage Store below 30°C
Chemical ClassPyrazinecarboxamide derivative
Habit FormingNo
Therapeutic ClassANTI INFECTIVES
User Rating4.2
User Reviews600

FAQ

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I have diabetes and hypertension. Can I take Favilow 800?
Yes. Favilow 800 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.
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For how long and in what dose should Favilow 800 be taken?
Favilow 800 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 Favilow 800.
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When is the best time to start treatment with Favilow 800?
Favilow 800 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 Favilow 800, 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.
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How does Favilow 800 work?
Favilow 800 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.
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Who should not take Favilow 800?
Favilow 800 should not be used for treating patients who are allergic to Favilow 800 or any of its ingredients. Children should not be given Favilow 800. 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 Favilow 800. If you are planning a baby, pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before starting treatment with Favilow 800 to avoid any potential harm to your baby. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
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Can Favilow 800 be used in the elderly and children?
Since the elderly often have compromised organ functions, Favilow 800 should be given with care to them, alongside regular monitoring. Favilow 800 has not been administered in children. However, some early experimental data suggests that Favilow 800 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.
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What is Favilow 800? What is it used for?
Favilow 800 is a medicine that belongs to a class of medicines called antiviral medicines. Favilow 800 is used for managing patients suffering from mild to moderate Covid-19 infection.
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How should Favilow 800 be stored?
Favilow 800 should be stored at a temperature not more than 30 degrees Celsius. Make sure to keep it away from the reach of children.
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Can Favilow 800 be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, Favilow 800 should not be used for treating Covid-19 infection in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Favilow 800 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.
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What if you forget to take Favilow Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Favilow 800, 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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Favilow 800 Tablet Reviews

Favilow 800 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 Favilow 800 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. Favilow 800 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 Favilow 800 Tablet Works

Favilow 800 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 Favilow 800 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. Favilow 800 may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Benefits of Favilow 800 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. Favilow 800 is used to manage these symptoms in mildly to moderately infected individuals and helps you recover from the infection.Favilow 800 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 Favilow 800 Tablet

  • Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Favilow 800 Tablet Side Effects

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Safety Tips

Kidney  CAUTION
Favilow 800 should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Favilow 800 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Liver  CAUTION
Favilow 800 should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment of Favilow 800 may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Breast feeding  UNSAFE
Favilow 800 is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Alcohol  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Favilow 800. Please consult your doctor.
Driving  CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Favilow 800 alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.
Pregnancy  UNSAFE
Favilow 800 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.

Quick Tips

  • Favilow 800 should be administered with care to elderly patients by monitoring their general conditions.
  • Favilow 800 can be taken on an empty or full stomach. However, taking it with food might reduce the possibility of nausea and vomiting.
  • It is advisable to use contraceptive methods while taking Favilow 800 and for 7 days after the completion of the treatment.
  • Favilow 800 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 Favilow 800 and for 7 days after the completion of the treatment.
  • 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.
  • Favilow 800 can be taken on an empty or full stomach. However, taking it with food might reduce the possibility of nausea and vomiting.
  • Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Favilow 800 is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 symptoms.
  • Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Favilow 800 is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 symptoms.
  • Inform your doctor if you have gout, uric acid, liver, or kidney disease.

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