Indoco launches Fevindo 400 mg tablets for COVID-19
Our Bureau, Mumbai
Monday, September 28, 2020, 12:30 Hrs [IST]
Indoco Remedies announced the launch of Fevindo (favipiravir) 400 mg tablets in India.
Fevindo - 400 is an antiviral drug, effective against the RNA-based influenza virus.
The drug has been approved by DCGI in the treatment of COVID-19.
Fevindo 400 reduces pill burden by 50% and ensures convenient dosing and better
patient compliance
Aditi Kare Panandikar, managing director - Indoco Remedies Ltd. commented,
"The COVID-19 crisis has created vast disruption to life in India and all over the globe. As part of pharma industry,
we have been able to do our bit in prevention of COVID-19 with our brands Karvol Plus, ATM, Febrex Plus and Rexidin SRS
mouthwash. With the launch of Fevindo, we are taking the next step from prevention to the treatment of COVID-19."
Fevindo - 400 will be made available at all government approved COVID care centres and
selected medical practitioners across the country. In addition to Fevindo, Indoco has two more new products for launch
in COVID care range, i.e., Povidone Iodine gargle and Immunity booster chewable tablets with zinc, vitamin C and vitamin D.
Indoco has always been committed to provide quality medicines at affordable prices and
with the launch of these products, the company is all set to venture into the treatment of COVID-19.
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