Zosovir 400mg Tablet

Brand Name Zosovir 400mg Tablet
Salt Composition

Sofosbuvir (400mg)

Strength 400mg
Product Form Tablet
Pack 28 Tablet(s) in Bottle
Storage Store below 30°C
Category

Hepatitis

SubCategory

Hepatitis-C

Country of Origin India
Manufacturer

Zuventus Healthcare Ltd

Manufacturer/Marketer Address Zuventus Healthcare Ltd, Office No. 5119, 5th Floor, 'D' Wing, Oberoi Garden Estates, Chandivili, Andheri (E), Mumbai - 400 072.
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M.R.P : Rs.17340.00       Price : Rs.16646.40

You Save : Rs.693.60    Inclusive of all taxes

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28 Tablet(s) in Bottle

Availability : In Stock


    Medical Description of Zosovir 400mg Tablet

    Zosovir tablet contains Sofosbuvir 400mg. Zosovir tablet is an anti-viral medicine. It is used to treat the Chronic Hepatitis C virus. It works by preventing the multiplication of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in our body. Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet is used to control the infection and to reduce the complications and makes the immune system better. This medicine is taken with another anti-viral medicine. Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet is not a cure for Hepatitis C virus, it only reduces the complications by stopping the multiplication of virus in our body. It reduces the infection and helps to recover quickly.


    Zosovir 400mg Tablet Uses

    Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet contains Sofosbuvir-400mg.Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet is an anti-viral medicine. This medicine is used to treat the Chronic Hepatitis C virus. It is used to reduce the infections in our body by stops the multiplying the virus in our body. So it decreases the complications and It improves the immune system works better. It is also used in patients with cancer in the liver who are planning liver transplantation.


    Zosovir 400mg Tablet Benefits

    Zosovir 400mg Tablet used in the treatment for the following condition like 

    Chronic hepatitis C virus infection:

    It is a chronic liver infection that is caused by the hepatitis C virus. It usually occurs when our body cannot fight against the virus and it is a communicable disease. It occurs when our body fluids get contaminated by the hepatitis C virus. Symptoms include fatigue, bleeding easily, jaundice, dark-coloured urine, itchy skin, weight loss, and hepatic encephalopathy.


    Zosovir 400mg Tablet Indication

    Chronic Hepatitis C virus is a long-term infection, which is caused by the Hepatitis C virus. It leads to severe liver damage.


    Mechanism of action of Zosovir 400mg Tablet

    Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet contains Sofosbuvir-400mg. Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet is an anti-viral medicine. It is used to treat the Chronic Hepatitis C virus. Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet blocks the multiplying of virus in our body. It is the nucleotide polymerase inhibitor. It blocks the polymerase enzyme, which is important for the virus to reproduce and multiply. It reduces infection and improves the body's health by makes the immune system works better. Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet is taken with other anti-viral medicine. It works by reducing the load of the Hepatitis C virus and remove the virus from the blood over time.


    How Zosovir 400mg Tablet works

    Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet is an anti-viral medicine. It is a nucleotide polymerase inhibitor. It works by blocks the polymerase enzyme that is important for the Hepatitis C virus to reproduce and multiply in our body. It reduces the infection in our body. So it reduces the complications and improves our health condition better. It is used to control the infection. Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet is taken with another anti-viral medicine.


    Zosovir 400mg Tablet Contraindication

    • Hepatitis B virus infection
    • HIV Infection
    • Kidney disease
    • Liver disease
    • Heart disease


    Zosovir 400mg Tablet Side Effects

    • Tiredness
    • Cough
    • Irritability
    • Decreased appetite
    • Diarrhea
    • Difficulty in breathing
    • Lower back pain
    • Muscle pain
    • Headache


    FAQs for Zosovir 400mg Tablet

    Is Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet safe?

    Yes, safe but Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet is taken with the prescribed dose by the doctor.

    Is Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet is habit forming?

    No, habit-forming tendencies were reported.

    Can Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet use during pregnancy?

    No. Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet is not recommended for pregnant women due to harmful effects on the unborn baby.

    Can Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet use while breastfeeding?

    No. Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet is not recommended for breastfeeding women. Please discuss this with your doctor.

    Is consumption of alcohol safe during treatment with this medication?

    No. Please discuss with your doctor

    How long you need to take Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet?

    Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet is taken for 12-24 weeks based on their condition. 


    Precautions and general warning of Zosovir 400mg Tablet

    Alcohol

    Consumption of alcohol is not recommended during treatment with Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet otherwise it may lead to side effects.

    Driving or operating machinery

    Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet may cause drowsiness, so taking this medicine requires more concentration during driving or avoid driving.

    Pregnancy

    Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet is not recommended during pregnancy time. The use of Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet leads to harmful effects on the unborn baby. So strictly avoid this medicine. Please discuss with your physician

    Breast Feeding

    Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet is not advisable in the time of breastfeeding period, because it may affect infants.

    Kidney Problem

    The patients with renal problems who take Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet may lead to destroying the renal function. So the low dosage should be used for these patients and kidney function should be monitored daily.

    Liver Disease

    Patients with liver disease should be cautious with using Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet due to increased risk of side severe effects.


    How to Take Zosovir 400mg Tablet

    Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet is taken orally with or without food.

    It should be taken at a specific time

    Don’t chew or break the tablet.

    Swallow this tablet as a whole.

    It must be taken with other anti-viral medicines.

    After therapy has been initiated, do not take more or less of this prescribed or stop taking it without your physicians’ approval. Skipping or changing this dose without approval would increase the viral load making the infection more difficult to treat, or worsen side effects. For further queries consult your physician.


    Use of Zosovir 400mg Tablet in Adult

    The recommended dose of Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet is 400mg taken orally once a day with or without food for 12-24 weeks with Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet and with or without ribavirin


    Use of Zosovir 400mg Tablet in children

    Use of Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet in children 6 years old or above and their weight at least 17kg. Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet is not advisable for children less than 18 years. Please discuss this with your doctor.


    Use of Zosovir 400mg Tablet in Elderly Patients

    Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet is recommended to take the lowest dosage for a shortening period to avoid side effects of this medicine to avoid side effects and complications. Please discuss this with your doctor.


    Other general warnings

    • If you have any allergies after taking this medicine.
    • If you have a history of kidney problems.
    • If you have any heart disease
    • If you have any liver disease
    • If you have Hepatitis B virus
    • If you have any bleeding disorder
    • If you have a history of hypertension and diabetes.


    Talk to your doctor if

    • If you have any allergies after taking this medicine.
    • If you have a history of kidney problems.
    • If you have any heart disease
    • If you have any liver disease
    • If you have Hepatitis B virus
    • If you have any bleeding disorder
    • If you have a history of hypertension and diabetes.


    General instructions

    Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet is taken with a glass of water orally. Don’t break or chew this medicine. Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet is taken with or without food. But take this at a fixed time.


    Drug Interaction of Zosovir 400mg Tablet

    Drug-Drug Interaction

    • Rifampicin
    • Amiodarone
    • Phenytoin
    • Carbamazepine

    Drug-Food Interaction

    Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet can be safely taken with any type of food, if doubts arise kindly refer to your physician. It is best to avoid eating grapefruit and drinking grape juice. It generally causes dizziness and instability thus it is advised not to be taken with alcohol.

    Drug-Disease Interaction

    • Liver disorders – used with caution in hepatic impairment and cirrhosis. Consult a physician before use
    • Kidney disorders – used with caution in renal impairment. Consult a physician before use
    • Cardiac disorders – used with caution in bradycardia and arrythmia. Consult a physician before use
    • Respiratory disorders – used with caution in respiratory disorders. Consult a physician before use


    Over Dose

    you have to take Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet as the doctor prescribed, you may take high It leads to any side effects so contact your physician immediately.


    Missed Dose

    If you missed the dose as soon as take the dose when you remember but already it's the next dose time just leave it don’t take a double dose.


    Storage and Disposal

    • Keep this medicine at room temperature.
    • Keep this medicine in air tightened container.
    • Keep this medicine away from heat and light.
    • Keep this medicine far from children and pets
    • Once expired disposed of immediately.


    Fast Tag

    • Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet contains Sofosbuvir-400mg. Zosovir (Sofosbuvir-400mg) tablet is an anti-viral medicine.
    • It is used to treat the Chronic Hepatitis C virus.
    • It is used for patients who are planning to undergo liver transplantation.
    • Don’t use this medicine during pregnancy and lactation periods.
    • Don’t use this medicine in patients with Hepatitis B.
    • Don’t use this medicine in patients with heart disease, kidney disease, and liver disease.