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Covihalt Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

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Covihalt Tablet is a product of Lupin Ltd
Composition: Favipiravir (200mg)

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All Details About Covihalt Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Covihalt Tablet

Description:

Covihalt Tablet is an antiviral medicine. It is used for the treatment of mild to moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in adults. It stops the virus from multiplying and therefore, decreases the viral load in the body.

Take Covihalt Tablet only as per the dose and duration suggested by your doctor. Do not self-medicate. The most common side effects of this medicine include the increased uric acid levels in blood, diarrhea, decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), and increased liver enzymes. If any of these side effects bother you, consult with your doctor.

To make sure it is safe for you, you should let your doctor know if you have severe kidney or liver disease before taking this medicine. Covihalt Tablet is not recommended for women who are pregnant, suspected to be pregnant or breastfeeding, as it can cause harmful effects to the developing baby. Also, inform your doctor if you have a history of hypersensitivity to this drug, have abnormalities in uric acid metabolism, or have gout.

Uses:

  • Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Directions For Use:

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. Covihalt Tablet may be taken with or without food.

Side Effects:

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

Ordinary side effects of Covihalt

  • Increased uric acid level in blood
  • Diarrhea
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Increased triglyceride level in blood

Warning & Precautions:

Alcohol
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Covihalt Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Covihalt Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Covihalt Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Covihalt Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney
CAUTION
Covihalt Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
UNSAFE
Covihalt Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

FAQs:

What is Covihalt Tablet? What is it used for?

Covihalt Tablet is a medicine that belongs to a class of medicines called antiviral medicines. Covihalt Tablet is used for managing patients suffering from mild to moderate Covid-19 infection.

When is the best time to start treatment with Covihalt Tablet?

Covihalt 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 Covihalt 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.

Who should not take Covihalt Tablet?

Covihalt Tablet should not be used for treating patients who are allergic to Covihalt Tablet or any of its ingredients. Children should not be given Covihalt Tablet. It should not be given to patients with severe kidney or liver disease too. Increaseitionally, people who have any abnormal uric acid levels or are suffering from gout must inform their doctor before taking Covihalt Tablet. If you are planning a baby, pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before starting treatment with Covihalt Tablet to avoid any potential harm to your baby. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.

For how long and in what dose should Covihalt Tablet be taken?

Covihalt 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 Covihalt Tablet.

Can Covihalt Tablet be used in the elderly and children?

Since the elderly often have compromised organ functions, Covihalt Tablet should be given with care to them, alongside regular monitoring. Covihalt Tablet has not been administered in children. However, some early experimental data suggests that Covihalt 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.

Can Covihalt Tablet be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?

No, Covihalt Tablet should not be used for treating Covid-19 infection in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Covihalt 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.

How does Covihalt Tablet work?

Covihalt 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.

How should Covihalt Tablet be stored?

Covihalt Tablet should be stored at a temperature not more than 30 degrees Celsius. Make sure to keep it away from the reach of children.

I have diabetes and hypertension. Can I take Covihalt Tablet?

Affirmative. Covihalt 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.

Written by:
Dr. T. Sharmila Krishna
M.B.B.S., MD (Biochemistry)

Reviewed by:
Dr. Sureshbabu Yadav
M.B.B.S., DIP.DIAB, F.R.S.H

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