Araflu
Araflu Products are primarily used for
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
About Araflu Products
Uses of Araflu Products
Favipiravir is used in the treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Araflu Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Araflu are Increased uric acid level in blood, Diarrhea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Increased liver enzymes, Increased triglyceride level in blood.
How Araflu Products work
Favipiravir is an antiviral medicine. It stops the SARS-CoV-2 virus from multiplying. By doing so, it decreases viral load in the body, restricts the spread of infection and helps in speeding up the recovery process.
Patient Concerns about Araflu Products
Frequently asked questions about Araflu Products
Frequently asked questions about Favipiravir
Q. What is Araflu 400 Tablet? What is it used for?
Araflu 400 Tablet is a medicine that belongs to a class of medicines called antiviral medicines. Araflu 400 Tablet is used for managing patients suffering from mild to moderate Covid-19 infection.
Q. When is the best time to start treatment with Araflu 400 Tablet?
Araflu 400 Tablet is best taken in mildly infected individuals than in those who have severe Covid-19 infection. This is because early use of antiviral medicines, such as Araflu 400 Tablet, is seen to be more effective in treating Covid-19 infection. Delay in treatment only slows down the recovery process and worsens the existing symptoms such as breathing issues, cough, or fever. If left untreated, this viral infection may even lead to organ failure. Once tested positive for Covid-19, consult your doctor immediately.
Q. Who should not take Araflu 400 Tablet?
Araflu 400 Tablet should not be used for treating patients who are allergic to Araflu 400 Tablet or any of its ingredients. Children should not be given Araflu 400 Tablet. It should not be given to patients with severe kidney or liver disease too. Additionally, people who have any abnormal uric acid levels or are suffering from gout must inform their doctor before taking Araflu 400 Tablet. If you are planning a baby, pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before starting treatment with Araflu 400 Tablet to avoid any potential harm to your baby. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Q. For how long and in what dose should Araflu 400 Tablet be taken?
Araflu 400 Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. It is taken orally (by mouth) and the recommended dose is 1,800 mg twice on day 1, followed by 800 mg twice daily up to day 14. Do not self medicate. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Araflu 400 Tablet.
Q. Can Araflu 400 Tablet be used in the elderly and children?
Since the elderly often have compromised organ functions, Araflu 400 Tablet should be given with care to them, alongside regular monitoring. Araflu 400 Tablet has not been administered in children. However, some early experimental data suggests that Araflu 400 Tablet may cause serious side effects in the younger age group. Therefore, this medicine should not be consumed by the elderly and children, unless advised by your doctor.
Q. Can Araflu 400 Tablet be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, Araflu 400 Tablet should not be used for treating Covid-19 infection in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Araflu 400 Tablet is not considered safe to be used in pregnant or breastfeeding mothers as its use may cause harmful effects on the baby. If you are planning a baby, pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor if you are tested positive for Covid-19 or even if you are suspected of Covid-19 infection. Your doctor will decide what is best for you depending on your condition.
Q. How does Araflu 400 Tablet work?
Araflu 400 Tablet inhibits replication (a process by which this virus multiplies) of the Covid-19 virus and stops the further spread of the infection. In this way the amount of virus in the human body decreases, thereby leading to faster recovery.
Q. How should Araflu 400 Tablet be stored?
Araflu 400 Tablet should be stored at a temperature not more than 30 degrees Celsius. Make sure to keep it away from the reach of children.
Q. I have diabetes and hypertension. Can I take Araflu 400 Tablet?
Yes. Araflu 400 Tablet may be given to patients with comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertension, under medical supervision. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit.
Products for Araflu
Araflu 400 Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹780
Not Available
Araflu 200mg Tablet
strip of 10 tablets
MRP
₹400
Not Available