Velasof Benefits & Uses

Velasof is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Hepatitis C

Velasof 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

Velasof Related Warnings

Is the use of Velasof safe for pregnant women?

Pregnant women may experience moderate side effects from Velasof. It is best to stop taking Velasof immediately and inform your doctor if you notice any discomfort.

Mild
Is the use of Velasof safe during breastfeeding?

Breastfeeding women may feel side effects of Velasof. If you see any side effects, stop taking Velasof immediately and talk to your doctor. Take Velasof again, only after your doctor's advice.

Mild
What is the effect of Velasof on the Kidneys?

Velasof rarely harms the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Velasof on the Liver?

Very few cases of side effects of Velasof on the liver have been reported.

Mild
What is the effect of Velasof on the Heart?

Velasof is completely safe for the heart.

Safe

Severe Interaction of Velasof with Other Drugs

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

Severe

Moderate

Atazanavir

Carbamazepine

Mild

Itraconazole

Velasof Contraindications

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

Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
HIV/AIDS
Drug Allergy
Kidney Disease
Liver Disease
Hepatitis B
Nausea and Vomiting
Diarrhea (Loose Motions)

Frequently asked Questions about Velasof

Is this Velasof habit forming or addictive?

Velasof does not cause addiction.

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

After taking Velasof you may feel sleepy. So it is not advised to perform these activities.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, Velasof is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.

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

No, the use of Velasof in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Velasof Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Velasof

Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Velasof and food will interact.

Safe
Interaction between Alcohol and Velasof

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Velasof.

Unknown