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Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's

Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's

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Consume Type

ORAL

Return Policy

Not Returnable

Expires on or after

Apr-24

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About Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's

Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's belongs to a group of antiviral medicines used to treat corona virus disease. Besides this, Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's is also indicated for the treatment of influenza, ebola and other pathogenic viral infections. Corona virus disease, also known as SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2), is an infectious disease caused by the corona virus.
 
Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's contains ‘Favipiravir’, which inhibits RNA polymerase, an enzyme that helps the corona virus to replicate itself. Thereby, Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's lowers the virus load in the body and helps treat the infection.
 
You are advised to take Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's 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 Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's. Use effective contraception during and for seven days after the treatment with Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's. 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 Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's

Corona virus disease

Medicinal Benefits

Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's belongs to a group of antiviral medicines. Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's has been recently approved for the treatment of mild corona virus disease. Besides this, Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's is also indicated for the treatment of influenza, ebola and other pathogenic viral infections. Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's inhibits RNA polymerase enzyme, an enzyme that helps the corona virus to replicate itself. Thereby, Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's 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 Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's

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

Drug Warnings

Do not take Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's if you are allergic to any of its contents. Inform your doctor if you have gout, heart, liver or kidney problems. Do not take Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's if you are pregnant, think you are pregnant or planning for pregnancy. Avoid breastfeeding while taking Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's. Use effective contraception during and for seven days after the treatment with Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's. Seek medical help immediately if you have a severe cough, fever, or difficulty breathing. The safety of Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's in children is unknown, so please consult a doctor if you have any concerns regarding the use of Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's in children.

Drug Interactions

Drug-Drug Interactions: Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's 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: Corona virus disease, also known as SARS-CoV-2 (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2), is an infectious disease caused by the corona virus. Corona virus 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 corona virus disease are dry cough, tiredness, breathlessness, fever, loss of sense of taste and smell, diarrhoea, body pains, headache, and sore throat.

Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Atlanta Arcade, Marol Church Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059, INDIA.
Other Info - FAV0036

FAQs

Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's inhibits RNA polymerase enzyme, an enzyme that helps the corona virus to replicate itself. Thereby, Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's helps in lowering virus load in the body and treats the infection.
Do not stop taking Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's without consulting your doctor. To treat your condition effectually, continue taking Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's 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 Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's.
Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's might cause hyperuricemia (elevated levels of uric acid); therefore, it is advised to consult a doctor before taking Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's 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 Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's 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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Alcohol

Caution

It is not known whether Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's interacts with alcohol. Please consult your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Avoid taking Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's if you are pregnant or think you might be pregnant.

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Breast Feeding

Unsafe

Avoid breastfeeding while taking Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's as it may pass into breastmilk.

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Driving

Caution

It is unknown if Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's 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 Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's 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 Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's if you have kidney impairment or any concerns regarding this.

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Children

Caution

The safety of Favmac 200 mg Tablet 1's in children is unknown. Please consult a doctor.

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