Hepcinat 400 mg Tablet - Uses, Dosage, Side Effects

Description

Hepcinat 400 mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection. It is also used in patients with liver cancer and hepatitis C infection who are planning to have a liver transplantation. This medicine minimizes the chance of recurrence of the infection after the transplantation. Hepcinat 400 mg Tablet is not recommended for use in patients with a known history of hepatitis B infection.

Dosage

Missed Dose
If a dose of Hepcinat 400 mg is missed, take the dose as soon as you remember it. If it almost time for the next dose, then skip the missed dose. Do not double the dose to make up for the missed one.
Overdose
Seek emergency medical treatment or contact the doctor in case of an overdose.

Uses of Hepcinat 400mg

Hepcinat 400mg Tablet is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Sofosbuvir Is A Prescription Medicine Used With Other Antiviral Medicines To Treat Chronic (Lasting A Long Time) Hepatitis C (Hep C) Infection In Adults.

Warnings

Pregnancy - Hepcinat Tablet is not recommended for use in pregnant women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
Breast-feeding - This medicine is not recommended for use in breastfeeding women unless absolutely necessary. All the risks and benefits should be discussed with the doctor before taking this medicine.
General warnings
Use with amiodarone - This medicine should be used with extreme caution in combination with amiodarone due to the increased risk of life-threatening cardiac complications including fatal cardiac arrest. This risk is especially higher in the first 48 hours of starting treatment with both these medicines. Coadministration of these medicines should be done only under close medical supervision with provisions to continuously monitor all vital signs of the patient. Replacement with a suitable alternative may be done based on the clinical condition of the patient.

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Hepcinat 400 mg Tab

• Chills
• Ulcers or white spots in the mouth
• Lower back pain
• Headache
• Rash
• Irritability
• Diarrhea
• Nausea
• Decreased appetite
• Muscle pain and cramps

Storage of Hepcinat 400mg

• Store Sofosbuvir below 30°C (86°F).
• Store it in a cool and dry place. Improper storage can affect the effectiveness and shelf life of your medicine.
• Keep Hepcinat Tablet in the original bottle with the label attached and the child-resistant cap secured.