Hepcinat Plus tablets

Medical Uses

This fixed-dose combination is an antiviral medication used for the treatment of:

• Chronic Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection

Effective against multiple genotypes (1, 2, 3, and others).
The combination:

• Reduces the amount of HCV in the body

• Helps the liver recover

• Achieves high cure rates (SVR – sustained virologic response)

• Can be used in patients with or without cirrhosis

Often used with or without Ribavirin, depending on the genotype and liver condition.

Dosage (Doctor Must Decide)

Typical Adult Dose

• 1 tablet once daily
  (Daclatasvir 60 mg + Sofosbuvir 400 mg)

Duration of Treatment

• Usually 12 weeks

• May be 24 weeks in patients with:

  • Cirrhosis

  • Prior treatment failure

With Ribavirin

Required for some HCV genotypes and cirrhotic patients as per treatment protocol.

Dose adjustments are made by the hepatologist based on liver status.

Side Effects

Most patients tolerate the medicine well. Common side effects include:

• Headache

• Fatigue

• Nausea

• Insomnia

• Anemia (more common when used with ribavirin)

Less common:

• Irritability or mood changes

• Diarrhea

• Skin rash

• Elevated liver enzymes (rare)

Seek medical attention for severe fatigue, jaundice, or breathing difficulty.

How to Use

• Take one tablet daily, at the same time each day

• Can be taken with or without food

• Swallow whole with water

• Do not skip doses; adherence is essential for cure

• Avoid alcohol during treatment

• Regular follow-up tests:

  • Liver function

  • HCV viral load

  • CBC if on ribavirin

Continue the entire course even if you start feeling better.