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Covihalt Tablet

Favipiravir (200mg)
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Covihalt Tablet is an antiviral medicine. It is used for the treatment of mild to moderate coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in adults. It stops the virus from multiplying and therefore, decreases the viral load in the body.

Written By Dr. Swati Mishra, BDS,
Reviewed By Dr. Mekhala Chandra, MD, MBBS,
Last updated on 08 May 2026 | 05:15 PM (IST)
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General Information

Contains

Favipiravir (200mg)

Marketer

Lupin Ltd

Storage

Store below 30°C
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Product introduction

Take Covihalt Tablet only as per the dose and duration suggested by your doctor. Do not self-medicate. The most common side effects of this medicine include the increased uric acid levels in blood, diarrhea, decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils), and increased liver enzymes. If any of these side effects bother you, consult with your doctor.

To make sure it is safe for you, you should let your doctor know if you have severe kidney or liver disease before taking this medicine. Covihalt Tablet is not recommended for women who are pregnant, suspected to be pregnant or breastfeeding, as it can cause harmful effects to the developing baby. Also, inform your doctor if you have a history of hypersensitivity to this drug, have abnormalities in uric acid metabolism, or have gout.

Uses of Covihalt Tablet

  • Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

Benefits of Covihalt Tablet

Treatment of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is a highly infectious disease that is caused by a strain of a virus called coronavirus. The most common symptoms are fever, cough, loss of taste or smell, breathing difficulty, nasal congestion, and diarrhea among others. Covihalt Tablet is used to manage these symptoms in mildly to moderately infected individuals and helps you recover from the infection.
Covihalt Tablet should be taken only if prescribed by a doctor. If you think you have come in contact with a person who has been infected with Covid-19, or if you feel any of these symptoms, consult your doctor immediately.

Side effects of Covihalt 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 Covihalt
  • Increased uric acid level in blood
  • Diarrhea
  • Decreased white blood cell count (neutrophils)
  • Increased liver enzymes
  • Increased triglyceride level in blood

How to use Covihalt 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. Covihalt Tablet may be taken with or without food.

How Covihalt Tablet works

Covihalt Tablet is an antiviral medicine. It stops the SARS-CoV-2 virus from multiplying. By doing so, it decreases viral load in the body, restricts the spread of infection and helps in speeding up the recovery process.

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Quick tips

  • Covihalt Tablet is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 symptoms.
  • Inform your doctor if you have gout, uric acid, liver, or kidney disease.
  • Covihalt Tablet should be administered with care to elderly patients by monitoring their general conditions.
  • Seek immediate medical attention if you see signs of allergic reactions like red or blistering rash, difficulty swallowing or breathing, swelling of the eyelids, lips, face, throat, or tongue.
  • Covihalt Tablet can be taken on an empty or full stomach. However, taking it with food might reduce the possibility of nausea and vomiting.
  • It is advisable to use contraceptive methods while taking Covihalt Tablet and for 7 days after the completion of the treatment.
  • Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.
  • Covihalt Tablet is used for the treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 symptoms.
  • Inform your doctor if you have gout, uric acid, liver, or kidney disease.
  • Covihalt Tablet should be administered with care to elderly patients by monitoring their general conditions.
  • Seek immediate medical attention if you see signs of allergic reactions like red or blistering rash, difficulty swallowing or breathing, swelling of the eyelids, lips, face, throat, or tongue.
  • Covihalt Tablet can be taken on an empty or full stomach. However, taking it with food might reduce the possibility of nausea and vomiting.
  • It is advisable to use contraceptive methods while taking Covihalt Tablet and for 7 days after the completion of the treatment.
  • Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Safety advice

Alcohol

Alcohol

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

Pregnancy

UNSAFE
Covihalt Tablet is highly unsafe during pregnancy. It can cause serious harm to the unborn baby, including birth defects and pregnancy loss. Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
Breast feeding

Breast feeding

UNSAFE
Covihalt Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving

Driving

CONSULT YOUR DOCTOR
It is not known whether Covihalt 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
Covihalt Tablet should be used with caution in patients with kidney disease. Dose adjustment may be needed.
Liver

Liver

UNSAFE
Covihalt Tablet is unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided.

Interaction with drugs

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

Allylestrenol (Oral Route)

Use of effective contraception is recommended during and for 7 days after stopping Favipiravir. Please consult your doctor before taking Favipiravir in case of pregnancy. Favipiravir may raise blood levels of Allylestrenol.
Moderate

Conjugated Estrogens (Vaginal Route)

Use of effective contraception is recommended during and for 7 days after stopping Favipiravir. Please consult your doctor before taking Favipiravir in case of pregnancy. Favipiravir may raise blood levels of Conjugated Estrogens.
Moderate

Conjugated Estrogens (Oral Route)

Use of effective contraception is recommended during and for 7 days after stopping Favipiravir. Please consult your doctor before taking Favipiravir in case of pregnancy. Favipiravir may raise blood levels of Conjugated Estrogens.
Moderate

Dehydroepiandrosterone (Micronized) (Oral Route)

Use of effective contraception is recommended during and for 7 days after stopping Favipiravir. Please consult your doctor before taking Favipiravir in case of pregnancy. Favipiravir may raise blood levels of Dehydroepiandrosterone (Micronized).
Moderate

Desogestrel (Oral Route)

Use of effective contraception is recommended during and for 7 days after stopping Favipiravir. Please consult your doctor before taking Favipiravir in case of pregnancy. Favipiravir may raise blood levels of Desogestrel.

Frequently asked questions

Covihalt Tablet is a medicine that belongs to a class of medicines called antiviral medicines. Covihalt Tablet is used for managing patients suffering from mild to moderate Covid-19 infection.
Covihalt Tablet is best taken in mildly infected individuals than in those who have severe Covid-19 infection. This is because early use of antiviral medicines, such as Covihalt Tablet, is seen to be more effective in treating Covid-19 infection. Delay in treatment only slows down the recovery process and worsens the existing symptoms such as breathing issues, cough, or fever. If left untreated, this viral infection may even lead to organ failure. Once tested positive for Covid-19, consult your doctor immediately.
Covihalt Tablet should not be used for treating patients who are allergic to Covihalt Tablet or any of its ingredients. Children should not be given Covihalt Tablet. It should not be given to patients with severe kidney or liver disease too. Additionally, people who have any abnormal uric acid levels or are suffering from gout must inform their doctor before taking Covihalt Tablet. If you are planning a baby, pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor before starting treatment with Covihalt Tablet to avoid any potential harm to your baby. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit.
Covihalt Tablet should be taken in the dose and duration advised by the doctor. It is taken orally (by mouth) and the recommended dose is 1,800 mg twice on day 1, followed by 800 mg twice daily up to day 14. Do not self medicate. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get maximum benefit from Covihalt Tablet.
Since the elderly often have compromised organ functions, Covihalt Tablet should be given with care to them, alongside regular monitoring. Covihalt Tablet has not been administered in children. However, some early experimental data suggests that Covihalt Tablet may cause serious side effects in the younger age group. Therefore, this medicine should not be consumed by the elderly and children, unless advised by your doctor.
No, Covihalt Tablet should not be used for treating Covid-19 infection in pregnant or breastfeeding women. Covihalt Tablet is not considered safe to be used in pregnant or breastfeeding mothers as its use may cause harmful effects on the baby. If you are planning a baby, pregnant or breastfeeding, consult your doctor if you are tested positive for Covid-19 or even if you are suspected of Covid-19 infection. Your doctor will decide what is best for you depending on your condition.
Covihalt Tablet inhibits replication (a process by which this virus multiplies) of the Covid-19 virus and stops the further spread of the infection. In this way the amount of virus in the human body decreases, thereby leading to faster recovery.
Covihalt Tablet should be stored at a temperature not more than 30 degrees Celsius. Make sure to keep it away from the reach of children.
Yes. Covihalt Tablet may be given to patients with comorbidities such as diabetes and hypertension, under medical supervision. Follow your doctor’s instructions carefully to get the maximum benefit.

Fact Box

Chemical Class

Pyrazinecarboxamides

Habit Forming

No

Therapeutic Class

ANTI INFECTIVES

References

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