Torrent Pharmaceuticals Ltd
Favipiravir (400mg)
Torfavi 400mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine used for the treatment of mild to moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in adults.
Tablet
Take Torfavi 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 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. Torfavi 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.
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. Torfavi 400mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Increased uric acid levels in blood Diarrhea Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils) Increased liver enzymes
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Torfavi 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Torfavi 400mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Torfavi 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.
Torfavi 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.
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 Torfavi 400mg Tablet and for 7 days after the completion of the treatment. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.