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Sofab 400mg Tablet

Manufacturer :  Sun Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd
Medicine Composition :  Sofosbuvir
Prescription vs OTC : Prescription by Doctor required

About Sofab 400mg Tablet

Sofab 400mg Tablet is used in combination with other medications such as ribavirin, daclatasvir and peginterferon to treat chronic hepatitis C. It functions by reducing the hepatitis C virus in the body. This helps to keep liver disorders such as cirrhosis and liver cancer at bay.

On using this medication you may experience side effects such as diarrhoea, itchiness, headache, nausea, drowsiness, rapid breathing, rapid heartbeat and skin paleness. If your reactions persist, seek the help of your health care provider right away.

Before using this medication you should tell your doctor if: you are allergic to any ingredient contained within Sofab 400mg Tablet, you have any other allergies, you are taking any prescription or non-prescription drugs, you have liver/kidney disorders, you are below 18 years of age, you are pregnant or are planning to become pregnant or are nursing a baby.

The dosage should be prescribed by the doctor based on your age, overall medical history and current condition. The usual dose in adults for treating chronic hepatitis C is 400 mg to be taken orally once daily.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hepatologist before using this medicine.

    What are the side effects of Sofab 400mg Tablet ?

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hepatologist before using this medicine.

    Key highlights of Sofab 400mg Tablet

    • Is It safe with alcohol?

      Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any pregnancy warnings?

      Hepcinat 400mg tablet is probably safe to use during pregnancy.
      Animal studies have shown low or no adverse effect on the foetus, however, there are limited human studies. Please consult your doctor.

    • Are there any breast-feeding warnings?

      Unknown. Human and animal studies are not available. Please consult your doctor.

    • Is it safe to drive while on this medicine?

      Caution is advised when driving or operating machinery.

    • Does this affect kidney function?

      There is no interaction between renal impairment and consuming this drug. So dose alteration is not needed.

    • Does this affect liver function?

      There is no data available. Please consult doctor before consuming the drug.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hepatologist before using this medicine.

    What are the substitutes for Sofab 400mg Tablet ?

    Below is the list of medicines, which have the same composition, strength and form as Sofab 400mg Tablet , and hence can be used as its substitute.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hepatologist before using this medicine.

    What are the dosage instructions?

    • Are there any missed dose instructions?

      If you miss a dose of Sofosbuvir, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.

    Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hepatologist before using this medicine.

    How does this medication work?

    This medication belongs to the category of an antiviral that metabolises to 2''-deoxy-2''-alpha-fluoro-beta-C-methyluridine-5''-monophosphate on ingestion which then forms an active triphosphate nucleotide. This nucleotide inhibits the enzyme NS5B polymerase which in turn prevents viral replication.

      Information given here is based on the salt content of the medicine. Uses and effects of the medicine may vary from person to person. It is advisable to consult a Hepatologist before using this medicine.

      References

      • Sofosbuvir-Drug Information Portal [Internet].druginfo.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

        https://druginfo.nlm.nih.gov/drugportal/name/sofosbuvir

      • Sofosbuvir-DrugBank Online [Internet].go.drugbank.com 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

        https://go.drugbank.com/drugs/DB08934

      • SOFOSBUVIR tablet,solution-DailyMed [Internet].dailymed.nlm.nih.gov 2022 [Cited 14 June 2022].Available from:

        https://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/search.cfm?labeltype=all&query=SOFOSBUVIR

      Disclaimer : The information produced here is best of our knowledge and experience and we have tried our best to make it as accurate and up-to-date as possible, but we would like to request that it should not be treated as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis or treatment.

      Lybrate is a medium to provide our audience with the common information on medicines and does not guarantee its accuracy or exhaustiveness. Even if there is no mention of a warning for any drug or combination, it never means that we are claiming that the drug or combination is safe for consumption without any proper consultation with an expert.

      Lybrate does not take responsibility for any aspect of medicines or treatments. If you have any doubts about your medication, we strongly recommend you to see a doctor immediately.
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      Written ByDrx Hina FirdousPhD (Pharmacology) Pursuing, M.Pharma (Pharmacology), B.Pharma - Certificate in Nutrition and Child CarePharmacology
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