
Resof 400mg Tablet
Salt Composition: Sofosbuvir
Expiry Date: 01/2028
Inclusive of all taxes
28 tablet
About The Product
Hepatitis C
Resof 400mg Tablet is an antiviral medicine which is categorized as a direct-acting antiviral agent (DAA). It is used with other medications in the treatment of chronic (long-lasting) Hepatitis C Virus in adults. It contains Sofosbuvir as its active ingredient and helps in lowering the amount of the hepatitis C virus in the body. This tablet gradually clears the infection from the blood when taken as part of a combination therapy.
Side Effects
- Most side effects of Resof tablets do not require medical attention as they may disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine.
- In case these side effects become worse, consult your doctor immediately. Common side effect include: Tiredness Fever Difficulty in breathing Cough Lower back pain Headache Skin rash Irritability Insomnia Vomiting Diarrhea Nausea Loss of appetite Muscle pain If the above symptoms are seen in the patient's body, try to immediately consult the doctor .
How To Use
- The required dosage and duration of Resof 400mg Tablet is decided by the doctor as per medical history, age, health condition, and the body's response to the treatment.
- It is a prescription-based hepatitis drug that should be administered orally.
- It is advised to take this tablet with or without food as per the doctor's advice.
- It should be taken at the same time every day for effective results.
- Taking it in the wrong way or overdosing can cause severe side effects.
- It may take weeks for patients to notice the benefits of the medicine.
- So do not stop taking this tablet until your doctor says to do so.
- Resof is given as a combination therapy with other antiviral medications to treat chronic hepatitis C in adults, and it should not be used alone.
Safety Advice
Missed Doses
- If you miss a dose of Resof tablets , try to take it as soon as you remember.
- However, if it is already time for the next dose, do not take the missed dose as it will double the dose strength.
FAQs
Resof 400mg tablet is used with other medicines in the treatment of chronic Hepatitis C Virus in adults.
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