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Fluguard 400 Tablet

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Fluguard 400 Tablet is a product of Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Composition: Favipiravir (400mg)

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

Description:

Fluguard 400 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 Fluguard 400 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. Fluguard 400 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. Fluguard 400 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 Fluguard

  • 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 Fluguard 400 Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Fluguard 400 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
Fluguard 400 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 Fluguard 400 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
Fluguard 400 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver
CAUTION
Fluguard 400 Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.

FAQs:

What is Fluguard 400 Tablet? What is it used for?

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

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

Fluguard 400 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 Fluguard 400 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 Fluguard 400 Tablet?

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

Fluguard 400 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 Fluguard 400 Tablet.

Can Fluguard 400 Tablet be used in the elderly and children?

Since the elderly often have compromised organ functions, Fluguard 400 Tablet should be given with care to them, alongside regular monitoring. Fluguard 400 Tablet has not been administered in children. However, some early experimental data suggests that Fluguard 400 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 Fluguard 400 Tablet be taken by women who are pregnant or breastfeeding?

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

Fluguard 400 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 Fluguard 400 Tablet be stored?

Fluguard 400 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 Fluguard 400 Tablet?

Affirmative. Fluguard 400 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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