Sofosbuvir Benefits & Uses

Sofosbuvir is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatitis C

Sofosbuvir Dosage & How to Take

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
Adult	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: Given in combination with ribavirin
Geriatric	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: Given in combination with ribavirin
13 - 18 years (Adolescent)	Disease: Hepatitis C Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 400 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: 12 weeks Special Instructions: Given in combination with ribavirin

Sofosbuvir Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Sofosbuvir is used -

Moderate

Anemia (Read More - Home Remedies for Anaemia)

Mild

Nausea or vomiting
Headache
Insomnia
Weakness
Chills
Fever (Read More - Home remedies for fever)
Diarrhoea
Irritability

Common

Fatigue

Sofosbuvir Related Warnings

Is the use of Sofosbuvir safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women can consume [medicine]. Though Sofosbuvir has mild side effects when taken during pregnany

Mild
Is the use of Sofosbuvir safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women can take Sofosbuvir as it bears very minor side effects for them.

Mild
What is the effect of Sofosbuvir on the Kidneys?

Sofosbuvir rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Sofosbuvir on the Liver?

Sofosbuvir may have mild side effects on the liver. Most people will never see any effect on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Sofosbuvir on the Heart?

Sofosbuvir is not harmful for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Sofosbuvir with Other Drugs

Sofosbuvir should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Amiodarone

Fosphenytoin

Moderate

Atazanavir

Carbamazepine

Mild

Itraconazole

Sofosbuvir Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Sofosbuvir unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
HIV/AIDS
Drug Allergy

Frequently asked Questions about Sofosbuvir

Is this Sofosbuvir habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Sofosbuvir has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

After taking Sofosbuvir, you should not drive or work on any heavy machine, as Sofosbuvir can make you drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Sofosbuvir should be used only after doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

There is no benefit of taking Sofosbuvir for mental disorders.

No

Sofosbuvir Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Sofosbuvir

Taking Sofosbuvir with food does not harm your health.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Sofosbuvir

It is difficult to say anything about the effect of Sofosbuvir and alcohol. No research has been done on this yet.

Unknown