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Favipiravir is an antiviral medication. It is used to treat mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults. It prevents the virus from multiplying and thus lowers the viral load in the body.

Favipiravir use as a treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Favipiravir works by inhibiting the replication of the influenza virus. It does this by interfering with the virus's ability to produce new RNA, which is essential for the virus to replicate.

Adult Dose: The standard adult dose of favipiravir for influenza treatment is 1,600 mg twice a day on the first day, followed by 600 mg twice a day for the following four days. Total treatment course: 3600 mg/day for 5 days (1800 mg on day one and 1800 mg/day thereafter). Child Dose: Favipiravir has not been given to children Renal Dose: Not recommended for adults with severe renal impairment.

Favipiravir is usually taken twice a day for five days. It is important to take the medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor.Do not crush, chew, or break the tablet.Favipiravir may be taken on an empty or full stomach. However, taking it with food may lower the risk of nausea and vomiting.

If you forget to take yourFavipiravir , take them as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take it at the usual time. Avoid taking two doses at the same time.

• Diarrhea • Reduced number of white blood cells (neutrophils) • Triglyceride levels in blood have increased.Increased uric acid level in blood • Higher levels of liver enzymes

[CAUTION] Is's important to be cautious when taking Favipiravir while driving.

It can cause birth defects and is harmful to unborn babies. It is contraindicated in pregnant women and also harmful to nursing infants. It is contraindicated in women who are breastfeeding .It can contraindicated in people with severe liver or kidney disease and who are allergic to it.

Favipiravir can increase the risk of bleeding when taken with anticoagulants, such as warfarin and heparin .Favipiravir can increase the levels of anticonvulsants, such as phenytoin and valproate, in the blood. Favipiravir can decrease the effectiveness of immunosuppressants, such as cyclosporine and tacrolimus.

[UNSAFE] Alcohol can interact with Favipiravir and increase the risk of side effects .So should not take Favipiravir during alcohol.

[UNSAFE] Favipiravir is not considered safe to be used in pregnant.

[CAUTION] Favipiravir is not considered safe to be used in breastfeeding mothers because it may cause harmful effects on the baby.

[CAUTION] Favipiravir should not be given to patients with serious kidney disease. [CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR] Favipiravir may not be suitable for patients with severe liver impairment.

Store below 30°C temperature, protected from light & moisture. Keep out of the reach of children.

Q. Can Favipiravir be used to treat other viral infections besides influenza and COVID-19? Ans. Favipiravir is currently only approved for the treatment of influenza. However, it is being studied for the treatment of other viral infections, such as COVID-19, yellow fever, and West Nile virus. Q. How long does Favipiravir take to work? Ans. Favipiravir typically starts to work within a few days. However, it may take up to two weeks to see the full benefits of the medication. Q. What are the challenges in developing Favipiravir? Ans. One of the challenges in developing Favipiravir is that it can cause birth defects. This means that it cannot be used in pregnant women or women who are planning to become pregnant.