Covihalt Tablet 200 mg

Composition of Covihalt Tablet 200 mg

Covihalt Tablet 200 mg contains Favipiravir (200mg).

Uses of Covihalt Tablet 200 mg

Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Key benefits

• In Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is a highly infectious disease that is caused by a strain of a virus called coronavirus. The most common symptoms are fever
• cough
• loss of taste or smell
• breathing difficulty
• nasal congestion
• and diarrhea among others. Covihalt Tablet is used to manage these symptoms in mildly to moderately infected individuals and helps you recover from the infection. Covihalt Tablet should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor. If you think you have come in contact with a person who has been infected with Covid-19
• or if you feel any of these symptoms
• consult your doctor immediately.

How Covihalt Tablet 200 mg works

Covihalt Tablet 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.

How to take Covihalt Tablet 200 mg

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.

Take it exactly as your doctor prescribed. Do not change the dose or stop early on your own.

Missed dose and overdose

If you miss a dose

If you miss a dose of Covihalt Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

If you take too much

Taking more Covihalt than prescribed can be harmful. If you suspect an overdose, contact a doctor or go to the nearest emergency department at once, and carry the pack or strip with you. In India the emergency number is 112.

Side effects of Covihalt Tablet 200 mg

Most side effects of Covihalt are mild and settle as the body adjusts. Reported side effects include:

• 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

Stop the medicine and seek help immediately for a rash, swelling of the face or lips, wheezing or difficulty breathing. Tell your doctor about any side effect that persists or worries you.

Safety advice for Covihalt Tablet 200 mg

Interactions with other medicines

Tell your doctor or pharmacist about every medicine you take, including over-the-counter products, vitamins and herbal or ayurvedic preparations, before starting Covihalt. Some combinations can change how Covihalt works or raise the chance of side effects.

How to store Covihalt Tablet 200 mg

Store Covihalt below 30°C in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. Keep the pack tightly closed and out of the reach of children. Do not use it after the expiry date printed on the pack.

Expert advice for Covihalt Tablet 200 mg

Covihalt Tablet is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 symptoms. Inform your doctor if you have gout, uric acid, liver, or kidney disease. Covihalt Tablet should be administered with care to elderly patients by monitoring their general conditions. Seek immediate medical attention if you see signs of allergic reactions like red or blistering rash, difficulty swallowing or breathing, swelling of the eyelids, lips, face, throat, or tongue. Covihalt Tablet can be taken on an empty or full stomach. However, taking it with food might reduce the possibility of nausea and vomiting. It is advisable to use contraceptive methods while taking Covihalt Tablet and for 7 days after the completion of the treatment. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding. Covihalt Tablet is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 symptoms. Inform your doctor if you have gout, uric acid, liver, or kidney disease. Covihalt Tablet should be administered with care to elderly patients by monitoring their general conditions. Seek immediate medical attention if you see signs of allergic reactions like red or blistering rash, difficulty swallowing or breathing, swelling of the eyelids, lips, face, throat, or tongue. Covihalt Tablet can be taken on an empty or full stomach. However, taking it with food might reduce the possibility of nausea and vomiting. It is advisable to use contraceptive methods while taking Covihalt Tablet and for 7 days after the completion of the treatment. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Manufacturer and class

Manufacturer:

LUPIN LAB

Therapeutic class:

ANTI INFECTIVES

Chemical class:

Pyrazinecarboxamides