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SOFOSBUVIR-400MG
Zydus Cadila
ORAL
Not Returnable
Apr-24
Prescription drug
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Country of origin

India

Manufacturer/Marketer address

Zydus Tower, Satellite Cross Roads,Ahmedabad – 380015 Gujarat, India.
Other Info - SOV0042

FAQs

Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's contains Sofosbuvir, which lowers the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body and removes the virus from the blood over a period of time. Thus, it helps in reducing the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body.
Hepatitis C virus infection is contagious and spreads from one person to another through contact with an infected person’s blood. Therefore, it is recommended to avoid sharing personal items or needles containing an infected person's blood.
Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's should be used with caution in diabetic patients as it may cause hypoglycaemia (low blood sugar) after starting the treatment. Therefore, if you have diabetes, inform your doctor before taking Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's. Your doctor may monitor you closely, check your blood sugar levels or adjust your diabetes medication after starting Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's.

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Alcohol

Consult your doctor

The interaction of alcohol with Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's is unknown. If you have any concerns regarding this, please discuss them with your doctor.

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Pregnancy

Unsafe

Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's is commonly used together with ribavirin. Ribavirin can harm the unborn baby. Therefore, it is important to avoid pregnancy during this therapy. However, contact your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment or in the months following your treatment with Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's.

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Breast Feeding

Consult your doctor

It is unknown whether Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's is excreted in human milk. Therefore, if you are a breastfeeding mother, please inform your doctor before taking Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's.

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Driving

Caution

Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's may cause dizziness, tiredness, blurred vision and reduced attention in some patients. Therefore, avoid driving or operating heavy machinery if you feel dizzy, tired, have blurred vision or reduced attention after taking Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's.

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Liver

Consult your doctor

If you have a liver problem, inform your doctor before taking Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's.

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Kidney

Caution

If you have kidney problems or if you are on kidney dialysis, inform your doctor before taking Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's.

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Children

Caution

If you have any concerns regarding the use of Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's in children, please consult a doctor.

About Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's

Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's belongs to a class of drugs called antivirals used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's is used in combination with other antiviral medicines. Hepatitis C is a severe liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is contagious (spreads from one person to another) and spreads through contact with the infected person’s blood.

Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's contains Sofosbuvir, which lowers the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body and removes the virus from the blood over a period of time.

Take Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's as prescribed. You are advised to take Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's for as long as your doctor has advised it based on your medical condition. In some cases, Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's may cause common side effects such as fever, chills, headache, nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, tired and irritable, dizziness or loss of appetite. Most of these side effects of Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's do not require medical attention and gradually resolve over time. However, if the side effects persist or worsen, please consult your doctor.

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Sofosbuvir or any other medicines. Avoid pregnancy during treatment with Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's as it may harm the unborn baby when used in combination with ribavirin. You or your partner must use an effective birth control method during and after this treatment. However, contact your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment or in the months following your treatment with Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's. Drive only if you are alert, as Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's may cause dizziness, tiredness, blurred vision and reduced attention.

Uses of Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's

Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection

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Medicinal Benefits

Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's contains Sofosbuvir, an antiviral drug used to treat chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It works by lowering the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body and removing the virus from the blood over a period of time. Thus, it helps in reducing the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body. Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's is commonly used in combination with other antiviral medicines such as Ribavirin (for children and adults) and Peginterferon alfa and ribavirin (for adults).

Directions for Use

Take Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole with water; do not crush, break or chew it.

Side Effects of Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's

  • Fever
  • Chills
  • Headache
  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Diarrhoea
  • Feeling tired and irritable
  • Feeling dizzy
  • Loss of appetite

Drug Warnings

Please tell your doctor if you are allergic to Sofosbuvir or any other medicines. If you are currently taking rifampicin (antibiotic), carbamazepine, phenobarbital and phenytoin (anticonvulsants), or St. John’s wort (herbal medicine used to treat depression), avoid taking Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's. If you are currently taking or have taken amiodarone (the medicine to treat irregular heartbeats) in the last few months, inform your doctor before taking Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's as it may result in a life-threatening slow heartbeat; your doctor may prescribe alternate treatments, or if Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's is prescribed, additional heart monitoring may be recommended. Avoid pregnancy during treatment with Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's as it may harm the unborn baby when used in combination with ribavirin. You or your partner must use an effective birth control method during and after this treatment. However, contact your doctor immediately if you become pregnant during treatment or in the months following your treatment with Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's. Drive only if you are alert, as Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's may cause dizziness, tiredness, blurred vision and reduced attention. You are advised to take proper precautions if you are infected with the hepatitis C virus infection to prevent the spread of infection to others. 

Drug-Drug Interactions

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SofosbuvirRifabutin
Severe
SofosbuvirCarbamazepine
Severe

Drug-Food Interactions

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No Drug - Food interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Diseases Interactions

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No Drug - Disease interactions found in our database. Some may be unknown. Consult your doctor for what to avoid during medication.

Drug-Drug Interactions Checker List

  • OXCARBAZEPINE
  • CARBAMAZEPINE
  • PHENYTOIN
  • PHENOBARBITAL
  • MODAFINIL
  • RIFABUTIN
  • RIFAMPICIN
  • TIPRANAVIR
  • AMIODARONE

Habit Forming

No

Special Advise

  • Your doctor will recommend blood tests before, during and after your treatment with Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's to decide what other medicines you should take with Sovihep 400mg Tablet 28's and for how long and also to confirm that your treatment has worked for you.
  • If you are using warfarin or other blood thinners, inform your doctor. Your doctor may increase the frequency of your blood tests to check how well your blood can clot.

Diet & Lifestyle Advise

  • Include plenty of vegetables and fruits, whole grains such as brown rice, oats, quinoa and barley.
  • Eat lean protein such as skinless chicken, fish, beans and egg whites.
  • Include healthy fats like avocados, olive oil and nuts.
  • Eat low-fat or non-fat dairy products to minimise damage to the liver.
  • Drink plenty of water for better processing of food by the body.
  • Avoid sugary foods such as cake, cookies, packaged baked food or soda. Also, avoid heavy salt foods.
  • Avoid foods containing saturated fats such as fried foods, fatty cuts of meat, sour cream, butter and other high-fat dairy products, as they may lead to weight gain and result in fatty liver.
  • Avoid smoking and alcohol consumption as they may increase the risk of liver damage.

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