Viralex Tablet is an antiviral medicine. It is used for the treatment of mild to moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19). It stops the virus from multiplying at the same time strengthens the body's immune response to viral infections.

Take Viralex Tablet only if prescribed by your doctor. Do not self-medicate. Take it in the exact dose and duration suggested by your doctor. Take it regularly and for as long as the doctor has prescribed. It is important to complete the full course, therefore do not stop taking it even if you feel better.

This medicine is generally safe and no serious side effects have been reported. However, if you experience any symptoms on taking the medicine, let your doctor know. They may help with the treatment or suggest ways to prevent them.

Before taking Viralex Tablet, let the doctor know if you have any pre-existing medical conditions. To make sure it is safe for you, inform your doctor about all the other medications you are taking. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult with their doctors before taking this medicine.

Uses of Viralex Tablet

Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Benefits of Viralex Tablet

In Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a highly infectious disease that is caused by a strain of a virus called coronavirus. The most common symptoms are fever, cough, loss of taste or smell, breathing difficulty, nasal congestion, and diarrhea among others. Viralex Tablet is used to manage these symptoms in mildly to moderately infected individuals and helps you recover from the infection. Initiating the treatment early can considerably reduce the risk of complications. Viralex Tablet should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor. If you think you have come in contact with a person who has been infected with COVID-19, or if you feel any of these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately.

Side effects of Viralex 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 Viralex

No common side effects seen

How to use Viralex 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. Viralex Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

How Viralex Tablet works

Viralex Tablet exhibits broad-spectrum antiviral properties. It also strengthens the body’s defense response to viral infections. It impacts the host’s immune system, by enhancing production and activity of certain immune cells, increasing levels of pro-inflammatory cytokines, and thereby restoring deficient responses in immunosuppressed patients.

Safety advice

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Viralex Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Viralex Tablet during pregnancy is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

Information regarding the use of Viralex Tablet during breastfeeding is not available. Please consult your doctor.

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

It is not known whether Viralex Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.

Kidney

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Viralex Tablet in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor.

Liver

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR

There is limited information available on the use of Viralex Tablet in patients with liver disease. Please consult your doctor.

What if you forget to take Viralex Tablet?

If you miss a dose of Viralex 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.

Viralex Tablet

₹24.0/Tablet

Pranovir 500mg Tablet

Cipla Ltd

₹28.1/tablet

17% costlier

Isojol Tablet

Jolly Healthcare

₹112.8/tablet

370% costlier

Quick tips

You should not take Viralex Tablet if you have a history of gout, increased blood uric acid level, kidney stone, or impaired kidney function.
Your doctor may suggest regular blood uric acid tests.
Stop taking Viralex Tablet if you experience any allergic reaction.
You must inform your doctor if you are taking any anti gout medicine, diuretic or immunosuppressive medicines.

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References

Themis Medicare Ltd. Viralex (Inosine Pranobex) [Product Information]. [Accessed 27 Sep. 2023] (online) Available from:

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