Sofokast Plus tablet contains the active ingredient Daclatasvir. It is an antiviral drug that belongs to a group of medicines called hepatitis C virus (HCV) NS5A inhibitors. It is used along with another medication to treat a certain type of chronic hepatitis C (an ongoing viral infection that damages the liver). It works by stopping the virus that causes hepatitis C from spreading inside the body. 

Do not take Sofokast Plus tablet if you are allergic to Daclatasvir or any of the other ingredients. This medicine must always be used in combination with other medicines against hepatitis C infection. Inform your doctor if you have an irregular heartbeat or liver injury before initiating the treatment. Report to your doctor if you have shortness of breath, lightheadedness, palpitations, and fainting while taking this medicine.

Sofokast Plus tablet is not recommended for patients below 18 years of age. Use effective contraception during the treatment.

Chronic Hepatitis C Virus.

This medicine works by stopping the hepatitis C virus from multiplying and infecting new cells. This lowers the amount of hepatitis C virus in your body and removes the virus from your blood over a period of time.

It is an orally available prescription drug. Your doctor will decide the dose and duration of Sofokast Plus tablet based on the disease condition and other factors such as body weight and age. Always take this medicine as prescribed by your doctor. Take the tablet at the same time, with or without food. Do not break, chew, crush, or break the tablet. Swallow the whole tablet with a glass of water.

Decreased heart rate

Liver failure

Reactivation of hepatitis B virus

Nausea

Headache

Tiredness

Dizziness

Inform your healthcare provider about all the medicines you take, including prescription medications, over-the-counter medications, nutritional and vitamin supplements, and herbal products. Certain medications interact with Sofokast Plus tablet and reduce its effectiveness by causing undesirable side effects.

Store at room temperature (20°C and 25°C).

Protect the medicine from light and excessive moisture.

Keep the medicine out of reach of children and pets

If you forgot to take the tablet, take your next dose at the scheduled time. Do not take a double dose to make up for a forgotten dose.

Take all of the medicine and complete the course of therapy even if you feel better after the first few doses. Do not take extra doses or medicine to make up for a missed dose. Avoid pregnancy during combination treatment with daclatasvir, sofosbuvir, and ribavirin for 6 months of stopping treatment. Tell your doctor right away if you or your partner becomes pregnant. Your doctor will do lab tests at regular visits to check on the effects of this medicine. Keep all appointments.