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Baricax 2mg Tablet

Baricitinib (2mg)
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Baricax 2mg Tablet is used in combination with Remdesivir for the treatment of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in hospitalized adults.

Written By Dr. Lipika Khurana, PGDHHM, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Rajeev Sharma, MBA, MBBS,
Last updated on 09 Mar 2026 | 10:46 AM (IST)
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Product introduction

Baricax 2mg Tablet may be prescribed alone or in combination with another drug. It can be taken with or without food, but it is best to take it at the same time each day. Your dose will depend on your condition and what other medicines you are taking. You should use it as your doctor tells you to. Don’t stop taking this medicine unless your doctor tells you to because your condition could get worse.


The most common side effects of Baricax 2mg Tablet include throat and nose infections, nausea, and viral infection. You may also get cold sores, feel sick, or have symptoms of a cold, like a stuffy nose, sneezing, and a sore throat. If you have any worries about side effects, talk to your doctor.


Before starting Baricax 2mg Tablet, your doctor may advise blood tests, and you should not take Baricax 2mg Tablet if you have an active infection. Inform your doctor if you ever have tuberculosis, shingles, kidney or liver disease, hepatitis B or C, or blood clots in your legs or lungs.


Baricax 2mg Tablet can increase your risk of infections or worsen existing ones, so avoid contact with people who have contagious illnesses like chickenpox, measles, or flu. This medicine is not suitable for children under 18 years old. If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, use it only if your doctor believes the benefits outweigh the risks. Regular check-ups with your doctor may be necessary while on this treatment.

Uses of Baricax Tablet

  • Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Benefits of Baricax Tablet

Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is a highly infectious disease caused by a coronavirus strain named SARS-CoV2. The most common symptoms are fever, cough, loss of taste or smell, breathing difficulty, nasal congestion, and diarrhea among others. Baricax 2mg Tablet helps alleviate these symptoms but must be used only under medical supervision.

Side effects of Baricax Tablet

Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Baricax
  • Upper respiratory tract infection
  • Urinary tract infection
  • Bronchitis (inflammation of the airways)
  • Nausea
  • Herpes virus infection

How to use Baricax Tablet

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Baricax 2mg Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Baricax Tablet works

Baricax 2mg Tablet works by blocking certain enzymes called JAK1 and JAK2. These enzymes help send signals in the body that control immune responses, cell growth, and inflammation. By blocking them, Baricax 2mg Tablet helps reduce inflammation and overactive immune reactions.

Quick tips

  • Your doctor may order regular blood tests to monitor your liver function, kidney function, blood counts, and cholesterol level.
  • Before starting treatment with this medication, your doctor may order a TB (tuberculosis) skin test and a chest X-ray.
  • Inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive, or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether it is safe to consume alcohol with Baricax 2mg Tablet. Please consult your doctor.
Pregnancy

Pregnancy

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
The safety of Baricax 2mg Tablet during pregnancy has not been established. There are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women, and animal data on reproductive toxicity are insufficient. Your doctor will weigh the benefits and any potential risks before prescribing.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
Baricax 2mg Tablet may be unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby. It should be used only if the expected benefit outweighs the potential risk. Please consult your doctor.
Driving

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Baricax 2mg Tablet alters the ability to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react. Please consult your doctor.
Kidney

Kidney

CAUTION
Baricax 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Baricax 2mg Tablet is not recommended for adult patients with patients with end stage renal disease (ESRD).
Liver

Liver

CAUTION
Baricax 2mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with severe liver disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Baricax 2mg Tablet may not be recommended in patients with severe liver disease due to lack of information and research. Therefore, it is important to consult the doctor.

Interaction with drugs

Taking Baricax with any of the following medicines can modify the effect of either of them and cause some undesirable side effects
Severe

Azathioprine (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as increased infection susceptibility, fever, fatigue, mouth sores or unusual hair loss/growth and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.
Severe

Ciclosporin (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as increased infection susceptibility, fever, fatigue, mouth sores or unusual hair loss/growth and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.
Severe

Ciclosporin (Injection Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as increased infection susceptibility, fever, fatigue, mouth sores or unusual hair loss/growth and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.
Severe

Probenecid (Oral Route)

Your doctor may monitor your treatment and adjust the doses as per the observations. Probenecid may raise blood levels of Baricitinib.
Severe

Tacrolimus (Oral Route)

If concurrent use is essential, watch out for symptoms such as increased infection susceptibility, fever, fatigue, mouth sores or unusual hair loss/growth and consult your doctor if you experience them. They may adjust the doses as per the observations.

Frequently asked questions

Inform your doctor if you have liver problems before starting Baricax 2mg Tablet. This is done because, in some cases, Baricax 2mg Tablet may cause an increase in liver enzymes. Therefore, your liver function needs to be investigated before starting Baricax 2mg Tablet. Although Baricax 2mg Tablet can be given to patients with mild to moderate liver function impairment, it should not be prescribed to patients with severe liver impairment.
You may need to get your blood tests done before you start Baricax 2mg Tablet or while taking it. Blood tests are done to check if you have a low red blood cell count (anemia), low white blood cell count (neutropenia or lymphopenia), high blood fat (cholesterol), or high levels of liver enzymes. It also helps to ensure that treatment with Baricax 2mg Tablet is not causing problems. In addition to this, your doctor may advise you to get tested for tuberculosis before starting Baricax 2mg Tablet, as using this medicine may make an existing infection worse.

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Chemical Class

Pyrrolo [2,3- d] pyrimidines

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

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Name: Dr Reddy's Laboratories Ltd
Address: Dr. Reddy's Laboratories Ltd., Village Malpur, P.O.Bhud, Baddi, Dist. Solan, H.P.

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Country of origin: India
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