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Favimits 400mg Tablet

Favimits 400mg Tablet

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Manufacturer/Marketer

Mits Healthcare Pvt Ltd

Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

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About Favimits 400mg Tablet

Favimits 400mg Tablet belongs to a group of antiviral medicines used to treat coronavirus disease. It is also indicated for the treatment of influenza, ebola, and other pathogenic viral infections. Coronavirus disease, also known as SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2), is an infectious disease caused by the coronavirus.
 
Favimits 400mg Tablet contains ‘Favipiravir’, which inhibits RNA polymerase, an enzyme that helps the coronavirus replicate itself. Thus, Favimits 400mg Tablet lowers the virus load in the body and helps treat the infection.
 
You are advised to take Favimits 400mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it for you depending on your medical condition. In some cases, you may experience certain common side effects such as diarrhoea, hyperuricemia (elevated uric acid), reduced neutrophil count, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. You are advised to talk to your doctor if you experience these side effects persistently.
 
Do not take Favimits 400mg Tablet if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Favimits 400mg Tablet. Use effective contraception during and for seven days after the treatment with Favimits 400mg Tablet. Seek medical help immediately if you have a severe cough, fever, or difficulty breathing. Keep your doctor informed about your health condition and the medicines you are taking to prevent any side effects/interactions.

Uses of Favimits 400mg Tablet

Favimits 400mg Tablet is used to treat the Coronavirus disease.

Medicinal Benefits

Favimits 400mg Tablet belongs to a group of antiviral medicines. It has recently been approved for the treatment of mild coronavirus disease. In addition, it is indicated for the treatment of influenza, ebola, and other pathogenic viral infections. Favimits 400mg Tablet inhibits the RNA polymerase enzyme, an enzyme that helps the coronavirus replicate itself. Thus, Favimits 400mg Tablet lowers the virus load in the body and helps treat the infection.

Directions for Use

Tablet/Capsule: Swallow it as a whole with water; do not chew or crush the tablet/capsule.Suspension: Shake the bottle well before use. Take the prescribed dose by mouth using the measuring cup/dosing syringe/dropper provided by the pack.

Storage

Store in a cool and dry place away from sunlight

Side Effects of Favimits 400mg Tablet

  • Diarrhoea
  • Hyperuricemia (elevated uric acid)
  • Reduced neutrophil count
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Abdominal pain

Drug Warnings

Do not take Favimits 400mg Tablet if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have gout, heart, liver or kidney problems. Do not take Favimits 400mg Tablet if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Favimits 400mg Tablet. Use effective contraception during and for seven days after the treatment with Favimits 400mg Tablet. Seek medical help immediately if you have a severe cough, fever, or difficulty breathing. The safety of Favimits 400mg Tablet in children is unknown, so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns regarding the use of Favimits 400mg Tablet in children.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Favimits 400mg Tablet may interact with anti-TB (pyrazinamide), hyperglycaemic agent (repaglinide), methylxanthines (theophylline), anti-viral (famciclovir, acyclovir), NSAID (sulindac).

Drug-Food Interactions: No interactions found/established.

Drug-Disease Interactions: Inform your doctor if you have gout.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • PYRAZINAMIDE
  • REPAGLINIDE
  • THEOPHYLLINE
  • FAMCICLOVIR
  • ACICLOVIR

Habit Forming

No

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Always remember to wear a mask when you are around other people. Wearing a mask helps in preventing the spread of infection.
  • Maintain social distance and avoid gatherings.
  • Clean your hands regularly with soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitiser.
  • Clean and disinfect surfaces regularly.
  • Stay home and isolate yourself if you feel unwell.
  • Drink plenty of fluids. Stay well hydrated.
  • Saltwater gargling and steam inhalation would be helpful.
  • Exercise regularly. Try walking for 10 minutes in the morning, afternoon, evening and night.
  • Consume protein-rich foods.

Special Advise

  • Seek medical help immediately if you have a severe cough, fever, or breathing difficultly.
  • Regularly monitor SpO2 (oxygen saturation levels), and report to a hospital if the levels are below 92%.

Disease/Condition Glossary

COVID-19: Coronavirus disease, also known as SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2), is an infectious disease caused by the coronavirus. Coronavirus belongs to a group of RNA viruses and has crown-like projections on the surface of the pathogen. The virus transmits through droplets generated from an infectious person’s cough, sneeze or heavy breathing. The common symptoms of coronavirus disease are dry cough, tiredness, breathlessness, fever, loss of sense of taste and smell, diarrhoea, body pains, headache, and sore throat.

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

It is not known whether Favimits 400mg Tablet interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Avoid taking Favimits 400mg Tablet if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Favimits 400mg Tablet as it may pass into breastmilk.

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Driving

Consult your doctor

It is unknown if Favimits 400mg Tablet affects your ability to drive. Drive or operate machinery only if you are alert.

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Liver

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking Favimits 400mg Tablet if you have a liver impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Kidney

Caution

Dose adjustment may be needed. Please consult your doctor before taking Favimits 400mg Tablet if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Consult your doctor

The safety of Favimits 400mg Tablet in children is unknown. Please consult a doctor.

Country of origin

India
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FAQs

Favimits 400mg Tablet inhibits RNA polymerase enzyme, an enzyme that helps the corona virus to replicate itself. Thereby, Favimits 400mg Tablet helps in lowering virus load in the body and treats the infection.
Do not stop taking Favimits 400mg Tablet without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Favimits 400mg Tablet for as long as your doctor has prescribed it. Do not be reluctant to speak with your doctor if you experience any difficulty while taking Favimits 400mg Tablet.
Favimits 400mg Tablet might cause hyperuricemia (elevated levels of uric acid); therefore, it is advised to consult a doctor before taking Favimits 400mg Tablet if you have gout.
Regularly clean your hands thoroughly using soap and water or an alcohol-based sanitiser. Avoid touching your nose, eyes, and mouth without washing your hands. Clean and disinfect surfaces regularly. Always remember to wear a mask, maintain social distance and avoid gatherings.
Covid-19 spreads through respiratory droplets when in close or direct contact with an infected person. The virus can spread through an infected person’s sneeze or cough. The virus can also be transmitted by touching any contaminated surfaces and then touching the nose, mouth or eyes without washing their hands.
Please consult your doctor before taking Favimits 400mg Tablet with repaglinide as taking them together might cause unpleasant side-effects such as low blood sugar levels, headache and upper respiratory tract infections.

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