Hepcitaj-SV 400mg/100mg Tablet is a combination of two antiviral medicines. This prescription medicine is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It fights against the viruses to resolve the infection.

Hepcitaj-SV 400mg/100mg Tablet should be taken in the prescribed dose and duration. It can be taken with or without food, but take it at the same time daily. It is advised not to consume more than the recommended dose. It is important to inform your doctor if you have any health conditions such as liver or kidney disease. It is harmful to consume alcohol along with this medicine, so it is advised to limit or avoid alcohol. The course of the medicine should be completed for better results.

The common side effects of this medicine include fatigue, anemia, nausea, headache, insomnia, and diarrhea. You should drink plenty of fluid and eat a healthy diet to prevent or overcome the side effects. Before taking the medicine, inform your doctor if you are taking any other medicines or supplements.

Uses of Hepcitaj-SV Tablet

Treatment of Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

Benefits of Hepcitaj-SV Tablet

In Treatment of Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). When the infection moves into a long-lasting stage, it is called chronic hepatitis C virus infection. Hepcitaj-SV 400mg/100mg Tablet helps reduce the number of hepatitis C virus by preventing it from spreading in your body. This helps control the infection and helps you recover faster. It is important that you take this medicine as prescribed, following the dosage recommended by your doctor.

Side effects of Hepcitaj-SV Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them

Common side effects of Hepcitaj-SV

Headache
Tiredness
Diarrhea

How to use Hepcitaj-SV Tablet

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. Hepcitaj-SV 400mg/100mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Hepcitaj-SV Tablet works

Hepcitaj-SV 400mg/100mg Tablet is a combination of two antiviral medicines: Sofosbuvir and Velpatasvir. They work by lowering the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body and removing the virus from the blood over a period of time.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Hepcitaj-SV 400mg/100mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Hepcitaj-SV 400mg/100mg Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Hepcitaj-SV 400mg/100mg Tablet is probably safe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug does not represent any significant risk to the baby.

Driving

UNSAFE

Hepcitaj-SV 400mg/100mg Tablet may cause side effects which could affect your ability to drive.
Hepcitaj-SV 400mg/100mg Tablet, when taken together with other medicines for the treatment of hepatitis c infection, may produce dizziness, blurred vision and this may affect your ability to drive.

Kidney

CAUTION

Hepcitaj-SV 400mg/100mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment of Hepcitaj-SV 400mg/100mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
Limited information is available on the use of Hepcitaj-SV 400mg/100mg Tablet in these patients. No dose adjustment is recommended in patients with mild to moderate kidney disease.

Liver

SAFE IF PRESCRIBED

Hepcitaj-SV 400mg/100mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Hepcitaj-SV 400mg/100mg Tablet is recommended.
However, inform your doctor if you have any kidney disease as regular monitoring of liver function tests may be advised in some patients while taking this medicine.

What if you forget to take Hepcitaj-SV Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Hepcitaj-SV 400mg/100mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

All substitutes

For informational purposes only. Consult a doctor before taking any medicines.

Hepcitaj-SV 400mg/100mg Tablet

₹595.93/Tablet

Velpanat Tablet

Natco Pharma Ltd

₹611.89/tablet

3% costlier

Resof Total 400mg/100mg Tablet

Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd

₹611.89/tablet

3% costlier

Hepcvel Tablet

Cipla Ltd

₹487.18/tablet

18% cheaper

Myhep All Tablet

Mylan Pharmaceuticals Pvt Ltd - A Viatris Company

₹611.89/tablet

3% costlier

Velakast Tablet

Aprazer Healthcare Pvt Ltd

₹605.93/tablet

2% costlier

Quick tips

Hepcitaj-SV 400mg/100mg Tablet is used for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection.
Take it with food, preferably at the same time everyday.
You will usually need to take this medicine every day for either 12 or 24 weeks.
Skipping doses increases the risk of treatment failure. Make sure that you take all your doses at the correct time.
It may cause fatigue, dizziness, and blurred vision. Don't drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how it affects you.
Hepcitaj-SV 400mg/100mg Tablet may cause headaches. Drink plenty of water and take a suitable painkiller. Inform your doctor if it does not go away.
Your doctor may monitor your liver function and the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body regularly.
Do not stop taking this medicine without your doctor’s advice.

Fact Box

Habit Forming

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

Patient concerns

How to treatment of HEPATITIS C VIRUS

Dr. Deepak Kumar Soni

Ayurveda

https://www.1mg.com/otc/himalaya-liv.-52-ds-tablet-otc135545One ?one tablet morning & evening after taking food , use at least 1-2 monthsUse this medicine along with your treatment

I am affected from hepatitis c virus diagnosed with confirmed genotype. Meanwhile i am pregnant will hepatitis virus pass on my baby. Or i should abort

Dr. Kunal Parasar

Surgical Gastroenterology

Your reports are of february with no ongoin liver damage. You havnt got the quantitative analysis. Most probably you wont need to abort. But be in constant follow up of good gastroenterologist near you.

Related lab tests

Bilirubin Total

Hepatitis B s (Surface) Antigen

Hepatitis C Virus Total Antibody

Liver Function Test

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