Hepcvel 400 mg/100 mg (Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir)

What is Hepcvel 400 mg/100 mg?

Hepcvel 400 mg/100 mg Tablet is a combination of two antiviral medicines. This prescription medicine is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. It fights against the viruses to resolve the infection.

Hepcvel 400 mg/100 mg Tablet should be take in the prescribe dose and duration. It can be taken with or without food. But take it at the same time daily. It is advise not to consume more than the recommend dose. It is important to inform your doctor. If you have any health conditions such as liver or kidney disease. It is harmful to consume alcohol along with this medicine. So it is advised to limit or avoid alcohol. The course of the medicine should be complete for better results.

How Hepcvel 400 Mg/100 Mg Tablet Works:

Hepcvel 400 mg/100 mg Tablet has two active ingredients; Sofosbuvir & Velpatasvir is an antiviral medication. Together they work by lowering the amount of hepatitis C virus in the body & removing the virus from the blood over a period of time. Sofosbuvir is an inhibitor of the HCV NS5B RNA dependent RNA polymerase that undergoes intracellular metabolism to form uridine analogue triphosphate & inhibits the viral replication by incorporating into HCV RNA & acts as a chain terminator. Velpatasvir is an inhibitor of HCV NS5A protein that blocks the action of the protein & inhibits the viral replication.

How Much Of The Hepcvel 400 Mg/100 Mg Tablet to Be Used:

As Hepcvel 400 mg/100 mg Tablet is available in various strengths and substitutes, Patients are always advise to follow their doctor’s prescriptions and instructions to take Hepcvel 400 mg/100 mg Tablet. You must not take the Tablet on your own & for a longer period than recommended by the doctor.

How To Take The Hepcvel 400 Mg/100 Mg Tablet

Take Hepcvel 400 mg/100 mg Tablet in the dose and duration as advise by your doctor. Take the Tablet as a whole. You are suggest not to chew, crush or break the Tablet. Hepcvel 400 mg/100 mg Tablet is to be take with food, but it is better to take it at a fix time. 

Dosage

Hepcvel 400 mg/100 mg Tablet contains two active ingredients, Sofosbuvir & Velpatasvir, which is used in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. This medicine is available in different substitutes & strengths & has got to be purchase or give on doctor’s prescription only. You must consult your physician for adjustment of dosage & time of the medicine because age and severity of the disease differ from person to person and it can only be best judged by your doctor.

Adults are advise to take Hepcvel 400 mg/100 mg Tablet at a fix time with food as instruct by your Doctor. You must take Hepcvel 400 mg/100 mg Tablet regularly on time for better results.

Overdose

You must seek medical emergency treatment and/ or contact your medical doctor instantly in case of any overdose symptoms. Emergency treatment will be initiate immediately by your medical doctor if they observe overdose symptoms.

Missed Dose

The missed dosage of the Tablet should be administer as soon as possible. You must strictly skip the missed dosage if it is already time for your next plan dosage. It is advise not to double the dosage of the treatment to make up for the missed dosage.

Side Effects Of The Hepcvel 400 Mg/100 Mg Tablet

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

Warning And Precaution:

Hepcvel 400mg/100mg Tablet can worsen the conditions like:

• Allergy
• Kidney/ Liver disease
• You must not take this medicine if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding
• Hepcvel 400mg/100mg Tablet is not recommend for use in children under 18 years of age
• You must not drive or operate heavy machinery at the same time as taking this medicine as it may cause dizziness
• You must drink plenty of water & take a suitable painkiller as it may cause headaches
• You must use effective contraception while taking Hepcvel 400mg/100mg Tablet & 12 weeks after stopping it
• You must regularly get your blood tests done to monitor your blood cells, liver and kidney function, and electrolyte levels during treatment with this medicine
• Always consult with your medical doctor straight away to get the best possible treatment if you are observing any of the above-mention conditions.

Storage:

Store the Hepcvel 400mg/100mg Tablet at room temperature in dark and dry place. Make sure the Tablet is intact & not damage while purchasing or storing.