Favibluz 400mg Tablet
Manufacturer
Blue Cross Laboratories Ltd
Salt Composition
Favipiravir (400mg)
Key Information
Short Description
Favibluz 400mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine used for the treatment of mild to moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in adults. It stops the virus from multiplying and decreases the viral load in the body.
Dosage Form
Tablet
Introduction
Take Favibluz 400mg Tablet only as per the dose and duration suggested by your doctor. Do not self-medicate. The most common side effects of this medicine include 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. Favibluz 400mg Tablet 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.
Directions for Use
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. Favibluz 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Safety Information
Side Effects
Increased uric acid levels in blood Diarrhea Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils) Increased liver enzymes
Alcohol Warning
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Favibluz 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Breastfeeding Warning
Favibluz 400mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Pregnancy Warning
Favibluz 400mg Tablet 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.
How it works
Favibluz 400mg Tablet 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.
Quick Tips
Inform your doctor if you have gout, uric acid, liver or kidney disease. Favibluz 400mg Tablet should be administered with care to elderly patients by monitoring their general conditions. 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 Favibluz 400mg Tablet and for 7 days after the completion of the treatment. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Favibluz 400mg Tablet? What is it used for?
Favibluz 400mg Tablet is a medicine that belongs to a class of medicines called antiviral medicines. Favibluz 400mg Tablet is used for managing patients suffering from mild to moderate COVID-19 infection.
When should I start taking Favibluz 400mg Tablet?
Favibluz 400mg Tablet is best taken in mildly infected individuals. Early use of antiviral medicines, such as Favibluz 400mg Tablet, is seen to be more effective in treating COVID-19 infection. Delay in treatment only slows down the recovery process and worsens existing symptoms like breathing issues, cough, or fever. If left untreated, this viral infection may even lead to organ failure. Consult your doctor immediately after testing positive for COVID-19.
Who should not take Favibluz 400mg Tablet?
Favibluz 400mg Tablet should not be used for treating patients who are allergic to Favibluz 400mg Tablet or any of its ingredients. Children should not be given Favibluz 400mg Tablet. It should not be given to patients with severe kidney or liver disease too. Additionally, people with abnormal uric acid levels or suffering from gout must inform their doctor before taking Favibluz 400mg Tablet. If you are planning a baby, pregnant, or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before starting treatment with Favibluz 400mg Tablet to avoid any potential harm to your baby. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
How long and in what dose should I take Favibluz 400mg Tablet?
Favibluz 400mg Tablet 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 Favibluz 400mg Tablet.
Can Favibluz 400mg Tablet be used in the elderly and children?
Since the elderly often have compromised organ functions, Favibluz 400mg Tablet should be given with care to them, alongside regular monitoring. Favibluz 400mg Tablet has not been administered in children. However, some early experimental data suggests that Favibluz 400mg Tablet 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.
Can Favibluz 400mg Tablet be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, Favibluz 400mg Tablet should not be used for treating COVID-19 infection in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Favibluz 400mg Tablet 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.
How does Favibluz 400mg Tablet work?
Favibluz 400mg Tablet 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 I store Favibluz 400mg Tablet?
Favibluz 400mg Tablet should be stored at a temperature not more than 30 degrees Celsius. Make sure to keep it away from the reach of children.
I have diabetes and hypertension. Can I take Favibluz 400mg Tablet?
Yes. Favibluz 400mg Tablet 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.
