Favigeno
Favigeno Products are primarily used for
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
About Favigeno Products
Uses of Favigeno Products
Favipiravir is used in the treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Favigeno Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Favigeno are Increased uric acid level in blood, Diarrhea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Increased liver enzymes, Increased triglyceride level in blood.
How Favigeno 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 Favigeno Products
Frequently asked questions about Favigeno Products
Frequently asked questions about Favipiravir
Q. What is Favigeno 400mg Tablet? What is it used for?
Favigeno 400mg Tablet is a medicine that belongs to a class of medicines called antiviral medicines. Favigeno 400mg Tablet is used for managing patients suffering from mild to moderate Covid-19 infection.
Q. When is the best time to start treatment with Favigeno 400mg Tablet?
Favigeno 400mg 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 Favigeno 400mg 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 Favigeno 400mg Tablet?
Favigeno 400mg Tablet should not be used for treating patients who are allergic to Favigeno 400mg Tablet or any of its ingredients. Children should not be given Favigeno 400mg 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 Favigeno 400mg Tablet. If you are planning a baby, pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before starting treatment with Favigeno 400mg 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 Favigeno 400mg Tablet be taken?
Favigeno 400mg 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 Favigeno 400mg Tablet.
Q. Can Favigeno 400mg Tablet be used in the elderly and children?
Since the elderly often have compromised organ functions, Favigeno 400mg Tablet should be given with care to them, alongside regular monitoring. Favigeno 400mg Tablet has not been administered in children. However, some early experimental data suggests that Favigeno 400mg 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 Favigeno 400mg Tablet be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, Favigeno 400mg Tablet should not be used for treating Covid-19 infection in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Favigeno 400mg 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 Favigeno 400mg Tablet work?
Favigeno 400mg 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 Favigeno 400mg Tablet be stored?
Favigeno 400mg 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 Favigeno 400mg Tablet?
Yes. Favigeno 400mg 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.