HEPCVIR 400MG TABLET contains Sofosbuvir which belongs to the group of medicines called Antiviral agents. HEPCVIR 400MG TABLET is used with Ribavirin/ Peginterferon alfa and ribavirin (antiviral medicines) to treat hepatitis C viral infection in adults and children (aged 3 years/above), which is a type of viral infection that infects the liver.
HEPCVIR 400MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Sofosbuvir.
Before taking HEPCVIR 400MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have a history of hepatitis B virus infection, and/or suffer from diabetes, heart problems, kidney problems, and/or other liver problems.
HEPCVIR 400MG TABLET is not recommended for use during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy since Ribavirin (antiviral medicine used with Sofosbuvir) may cause harm to the unborn baby. Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraceptive measures to avoid getting pregnant and undergo a routine pregnancy test during and after treatment (for 9 months). If accidental pregnancy occurs, then it should be informed to the doctor immediately. The medicine is also not recommended for use in breastfeeding women since it is not known whether the medicine may pass through breast milk.
HEPCVIR 400MG TABLET is not recommended for use in children (aged below 3 years) and is advised to be used with caution in elderly patients (aged 65 years/above) after consulting the doctor.
The most common side effects of taking HEPCVIR 400MG TABLET are fever, chills, diarrhoea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, feeling depressed/anxious/agitated, and/or headache. Consult with your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.
Hepcvir (Sofosbuvir)
- Treats Hepatitis C viral infection in adults and children (aged 3 years/above) when used with Ribavirin/ Peginterferon alfa and ribavirin (antiviral medicines)
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HOW HEPCVIR 400MG TABLET WORKS
Sofosbuvir works by lowering the load of hepatitis C virus in the body by binding to hepatitis C virus RNA and interfering with its life cycle thus preventing the viral replication in the body and treating the infection in affected individuals.
DIRECTIONS FOR USE
Take HEPCVIR 400MG TABLET as advised by your doctor. Swallow the medicine along with a glass of water. Do not crush or chew the medicine. Your doctor will decide the correct dose and duration for you depending on your age, body weight and disease condition.
