Velpaclear Tablet

Reviews How to Use Benefits Uses Side Effects

Product Info

Prescription required	Yes
Marketer	Abbott
Active Ingredient	Sofosbuvir (400mg) + Velpatasvir (100mg)
Storage	Store below 30°C
Habit Forming	No
Therapeutic Class	ANTI INFECTIVES
User Rating	4.8
User Reviews	522

FAQ

What if you forget to take Velpaclear?

If you miss a dose of Velpaclear, 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.

Velpaclear Tablet Reviews

Velpaclear is a combination of two antiviral medicines. This prescription medicine is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It fights against the viruses to resolve the infection.

Velpaclear should be taken in the prescribed dose and duration. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time daily. It is advised not to consume more than the recommended dose. It is important to inform your doctor if you have any health conditions such as liver or kidney disease. It is harmful to consume alcohol along with this medicine, so it is advised to limit or avoid alcohol. The course of the medicine should be completed for better results.

The common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, anemia, nausea, headache, insomnia, and diarrhea. You should drink plenty of fluid and eat a healthy diet to prevent or overcome the side effects. Before taking the medicine, inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or supplements.

How Velpaclear Tablet Works

Velpaclear is a combination of two antiviral medicines: Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir. They work by lowering the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body and removing the virus from the blood over a period of time.

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

Benefits of Velpaclear Tablet

In Treatment of Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection: Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). When the infection moves into a long-lasting stage, it is called chronic hepatitis C virus infection. Velpaclear helps reduce the number of hepatitis C virus by preventing it from spreading in your body. This helps control the infection and helps you recover faster. It is important that you take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor.

Uses of Velpaclear Tablet

Treatment of Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

Velpaclear Tablet Side Effects

Safety Tips

Alcohol ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

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

Driving ^UNSAFE

Velpaclear may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.Velpaclear, when taken together with other medicines for the treatment of hepatitis c infection, may produce dizziness, blurred vision and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney ^CAUTION

Velpaclear should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Velpaclear may be needed. Please consult your doctor.Limited information is available on the use of Velpaclear in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.

Liver ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Velpaclear is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Velpaclear is recommended.However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised in some patients while taking this medicine.

Pregnancy ^{CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR}

Information regarding the use of Velpaclear during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding ^{SAFE IF PRESCRIBED}

Velpaclear is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Quick Tips

Take it with food, preferably at the same time everyday.
Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time.
Velpaclear may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable painkiller. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
Velpaclear is used 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.
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.
Do not stop taking this medicine without your doctor’s advice.