Piflu
Piflu Products are primarily used for
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
About Piflu Products
Uses of Piflu Products
Favipiravir is used in the treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Piflu Products side effects
Common
Side Effects of Piflu are Increased uric acid level in blood, Diarrhea, Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), Increased liver enzymes, Increased triglyceride level in blood.
How Piflu 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 Piflu Products
Frequently asked questions about Piflu Products
Frequently asked questions about Favipiravir
Q. What is Piflu 200mg Tablet? What is it used for?
Piflu 200mg Tablet is a medicine that belongs to a class of medicines called antiviral medicines. Piflu 200mg Tablet is used for managing patients suffering from mild to moderate Covid-19 infection.
Q. When is the best time to start treatment with Piflu 200mg Tablet?
Piflu 200mg 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 Piflu 200mg 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 Piflu 200mg Tablet?
Piflu 200mg Tablet should not be used for treating patients who are allergic to Piflu 200mg Tablet or any of its ingredients. Children should not be given Piflu 200mg 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 Piflu 200mg Tablet. If you are planning a baby, pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before starting treatment with Piflu 200mg 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 Piflu 200mg Tablet be taken?
Piflu 200mg 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 Piflu 200mg Tablet.
Q. Can Piflu 200mg Tablet be used in the elderly and children?
Since the elderly often have compromised organ functions, Piflu 200mg Tablet should be given with care to them, alongside regular monitoring. Piflu 200mg Tablet has not been administered in children. However, some early experimental data suggests that Piflu 200mg 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 Piflu 200mg Tablet be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?
No, Piflu 200mg Tablet should not be used for treating Covid-19 infection in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Piflu 200mg 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 Piflu 200mg Tablet work?
Piflu 200mg 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 Piflu 200mg Tablet be stored?
Piflu 200mg 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 Piflu 200mg Tablet?
Yes. Piflu 200mg 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.