Uses, Side Effects, Price of Hepcinat 400mg Tablet 28'S

HEPCINAT 400MG TABLET contains Sofosbuvir which belongs to the group of medicines called Antiviral agents. HEPCINAT 400MG TABLET is used with Ribavirin/ Peginterferon alfa and ribavirin (antiviral medicines) to treat hepatitis C viral infection in adults and children (aged 3 years/above), which is a type of viral infection that infects the liver.

HEPCINAT 400MG TABLET is not recommended for use in patients allergic to Sofosbuvir.

Before taking HEPCINAT 400MG TABLET, inform your doctor if you have a history of hepatitis B virus infection, and/or suffer from diabetes, heart problems, kidney problems, and/or other liver problems.

HEPCINAT 400MG TABLET is not recommended for use during pregnancy and in women planning for pregnancy since Ribavirin (antiviral medicine used with Sofosbuvir) may cause harm to the unborn baby. Women of childbearing potential should use effective contraceptive measures to avoid getting pregnant and undergo a routine pregnancy test during and after treatment (for 9 months). If accidental pregnancy occurs, then it should be informed to the doctor immediately. The medicine is also not recommended for use in breastfeeding women since it is not known whether the medicine may pass through breast milk.

USES OF HEPCINAT 400MG TABLET:

• Treats Hepatitis C viral infection in adults and children (aged 3 years/above) when used with Ribavirin/ Peginterferon alfa and ribavirin (antiviral medicines).

HOW HEPCINAT 400MG TABLET WORKS:

Sofosbuvir works by lowering a load of hepatitis C virus in the body by binding to hepatitis C virus RNA and interfering with its life cycle thus preventing the viral replication in the body and treating the infection in affected individuals.

SIDE EFFECTS OF HEPCINAT 400MG TABLET:

RARE

Stop taking HEPCINAT 400MG TABLET, if you experience any of the following symptoms:

• Signs of heart problems (in patients who had/currently taking medicines for heart problems like amiodarone) such as slow/irregular heartbeat, heart rhythm problems, shortness of breath/worsening of the existing condition, chest pain, light-headedness, palpitations, and/or fainting.

FAQs:

Q1 What is HEPCINAT 400MG TABLET used for? HEPCINAT 400MG TABLET is used with Ribavirin/ Peginterferon alfa and ribavirin (antiviral medicines) to treat hepatitis C viral infection in adults and children (aged 3 years/above), which is a type of viral infection that infects the liver.

Q2 What are the side effects of HEPCINAT 400MG TABLET? The most common side effects of taking HEPCINAT 400MG TABLET are fever, chills, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, feeling depressed/anxious/agitated, and/or headache. Consult with your doctor if any of these symptoms worsen.

Q3 How HEPCINAT 400MG TABLET work? Sofosbuvir works by lowering a load of hepatitis C virus in the body by binding to hepatitis C virus RNA and interfering with its life cycle thus preventing the viral replication in the body and treating the infection in affected individuals.