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

Favipiravir 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 Favipiravir, 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.

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

Favipiravir 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 Favipiravir.

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

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

Favipiravir 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.

Coronavirus disease 2019, better known as Covid-19, is an illness of the lungs caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2 (severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus-2), which is seen to infect humans for the very first time. Covid-19 is a highly infectious viral disease that spreads from one person to another at a very fast pace. Persons suffering from Covid-19 are likely to have breathing difficulties, fever and cough as the major symptoms.

Yes. Favipiravir 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.