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Ledifos is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Other than this, Ledifos has some other therapeutic uses, which have been discussed ahead.
The correct dosage of Ledifos depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. This information has been provided in detail in the dosage section.
Ledifos also has some side effects, the most common being Muscle Ache. While these are the most often observed Ledifos side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Ledifos go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Ledifos has a Mild effect for pregnant women and Mild effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Ledifos has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Ledifos related warnings section.
The section on Ledifos contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Ledifos may also have severe interaction with some medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Ledifos is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.
Ledifos is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
Age Group | Dosage |
13 - 18 years (Adolescent) |
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Adult |
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Geriatric |
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Is the use of Ledifos safe for pregnant women?
Ledifos rarely shows harmful effects in in pregnant ladies. Even if it does, the effects are mild
Is the use of Ledifos safe during breastfeeding?
Ledifos has been seen to have minimal side effects on breastfeeding women.
What is the effect of Ledifos on the Kidneys?
Ledifos may have mild side effects on the kidneys.
What is the effect of Ledifos on the Liver?
Side effects of Ledifos rarely affect the liver.
What is the effect of Ledifos on the Heart?
Ledifos is completely safe for the heart.
Ledifos should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Ledifos unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Ledifos habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Ledifos.
Interaction between Food and Ledifos
It is safe to take Ledifos with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Ledifos
Information about the interaction of Ledifos and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 749-750
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Harvoni® (ledipasvir and sofosbuvir)
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Sovaldi® (sofosbuvir)
April Hazard Vallerand, Cynthia A. Sanoski. [link]. Sixteenth Edition. Philadelphia, China: F. A. Davis Company; 2019: Page No 1149-1150