Favidel 400mg Tablet 10.0 tablets in 1 strip

Last Updated: March 30th, 2026

Favidel 400mg Tablet is a product of Akumentis Healthcare Ltd

Composition: Favipiravir (400mg)

Pack of 10 tablet

₹ 1125.00

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All Details About Favidel 400mg Tablet

Find out detailed description, uses, directions of use, side effects, warnings and precautions, frequently asked questions about Favidel 400mg Tablet

Description:

Favidel 400mg 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 Favidel 400mg 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. Favidel 400mg 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. Favidel 400mg 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 Favidel

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 Favidel 400mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

UNSAFE

Favidel 400mg 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

Favidel 400mg 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 Favidel 400mg 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

Favidel 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

Liver

CAUTION

Favidel 400mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

What is Favidel 400mg Tablet? What is it used for?

Favidel 400mg Tablet is a medicine that belongs to a class of medicines called antiviral medicines. Favidel 400mg Tablet is used for managing patients suffering from mild to moderate Covid-19 infection.

When is the best time to start treatment with Favidel 400mg Tablet?

Favidel 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 Favidel 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.

Who should not take Favidel 400mg Tablet?

Favidel 400mg Tablet should not be used for treating patients who are allergic to Favidel 400mg Tablet or any of its ingredients. Children should not be given Favidel 400mg 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 Favidel 400mg Tablet. If you are planning a baby, pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before starting treatment with Favidel 400mg 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 Favidel 400mg Tablet be taken?

Favidel 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 Favidel 400mg Tablet.

Can Favidel 400mg Tablet be used in the elderly and children?

Since the elderly often have compromised organ functions, Favidel 400mg Tablet should be given with care to them, alongside regular monitoring. Favidel 400mg Tablet has not been administered in children. However, some early experimental data suggests that Favidel 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.

Can Favidel 400mg Tablet be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?

No, Favidel 400mg Tablet should not be used for treating Covid-19 infection in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Favidel 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.

How does Favidel 400mg Tablet work?

Favidel 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.

How should Favidel 400mg Tablet be stored?

Favidel 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.

I have diabetes and hypertension. Can I take Favidel 400mg Tablet?

Affirmative. Favidel 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.

Written by:
Dr. Lokanish
M.B.B.S.

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

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