Medicine Details
Molcovir 200mg Tablet
Manufacturer: Optimus Health Care
Salt Composition: Molnupiravir (200mg)
Medicine Type: allopathy
Introduction:
Benefits: 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. Molcovir 200mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
Description: Molcovir 200mg Tablet is the first oral antiviral medication that helps treat mild to moderate COVID-19 in adults. It prevents the virus from multiplying, thereby reducing viral load and disease severity. The drug received emergency use approval from Indian drug regulatory authorities on December 28, 2021. Molcovir 200mg Tablet is only indicated in patients with mild to moderate COVID-19 symptoms and who have a high risk of developing severe symptoms. The risk factors include obesity, older age (>60 years), diabetes mellitus, and heart diseases. It is not indicated in patients who require immediate hospitalization due to COVID-19. This drug has also been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the UK regulatory agency for emergency use. Molcovir 200mg Tablet should be taken orally for no longer than 5 consecutive days. It is important to complete the entire 5 days of treatment, therefore do not stop taking it even if you feel better. The medicine may cause dizziness, headache, diarrhea, and nausea in some patients. If one experiences any such side effects, discuss them with the doctor. They may help with the treatment or suggest ways to prevent them. Before taking Molcovir 200mg Tablet, let the doctor know if you have any pre-existing medical conditions. To make sure it is safe for you, inform your doctor about all the other medications you are taking. The use of Molcovir 200mg Tablet is not recommended in pregnant women. Pregnant and breastfeeding women should consult with their doctors before taking this medicine.
How to Use: Molcovir 200mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine. It works by inhibiting the SARS-CoV-2 virus from replicating. This stops the virus from producing new copies and hence decreases the viral load in the body.
Safety Advice: - Alcohol : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Molcovir 200mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor. - Pregnancy : CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR - Molcovir 200mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during pregnancy. Although there are limited studies in humans, animal studies have shown harmful effects on the developing baby. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing it to you. Please consult your doctor. - Breast feeding : UNSAFE - Molcovir 200mg 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 Molcovir 200mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. - Kidney : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Molcovir 200mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Molcovir 200mg Tablet is recommended. - Liver : SAFE IF PRESCRIBED - Molcovir 200mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with liver disease. No dose adjustment of Molcovir 200mg Tablet is recommended.
If Missed: If you miss a dose of Molcovir 200mg Tablet, please consult your doctor.
Packaging: strip of 10 tablets
Packaging Type:
Primary Use: Treatment of Mild to moderate Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Side Effects: Headache | Dizziness | Diarrhea
Alcohol Interaction: CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Pregnancy Interaction:
Lactation Interaction: UNSAFE
Driving Interaction:
Kidney Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Liver Interaction: SAFE IF PRESCRIBED